Mauritius incumbent prime minister Pravind Jugnauth said on Monday that his political alliance was headed for a huge defeat after Sunday's parliamentary election.
“L'Alliance Lepep is heading towards a huge defeat. I have tried to do what I can for the country and the population. The population has decided to choose another team. I wish good luck to the country,” Jugnauth told reporters.
Voters went to the polls to elect lawmakers for the 62 seats in parliament for the next five years, from a list of 68 parties and five political alliances. Whichever party or coalition gets more than half the seats in parliament also wins the prime minister's post.
Reuters
Mauritius prime minister says party is headed for defeat
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Mauritius incumbent prime minister Pravind Jugnauth said on Monday that his political alliance was headed for a huge defeat after Sunday's parliamentary election.
“L'Alliance Lepep is heading towards a huge defeat. I have tried to do what I can for the country and the population. The population has decided to choose another team. I wish good luck to the country,” Jugnauth told reporters.
Voters went to the polls to elect lawmakers for the 62 seats in parliament for the next five years, from a list of 68 parties and five political alliances. Whichever party or coalition gets more than half the seats in parliament also wins the prime minister's post.
Reuters
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