A MAN OF VISION

Sir Anerood Jugnauth's political career started as far back as 1963 when he was elected member for Rivière du Rempart under the Independent Forward Block Banner.

In March 1964 he became a nominated member of the new Vacoas/Phoenix Municipal Council following the Local Government Elections.

From September 7th to 24th 1965 he participated in the Constitutional Conference in London, leading to the granting of Independence to Mauritius.

In 1966, Sir Anerood Jugnauth became Junior Minister for Development in Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam's Government. In November 1966, he was made Minister of Labour but tendered his resignation the following year.

From 1967 to 1976, Sir Anerood Jugnauth served in the Crown Law Office. He was made Senior Crown Counsel in 1970 and resigned end of September 1971 to join the Movement Militant Mauricien.

In 1976 he became the President of the MMM and elected as first member for Rivière du Rempart and served as Leader of the Opposition from 1976 to 1982.

1982 - 1995 : The Making of Modern Mauritius

From 1982 onwards, Sir Anerood Jugnauth won three General Elections, created his own party, le Mouvement Socialiste Militant in 1983. Sir Anerood Jugnauth is rightly referred to as the father of the Mauritian economical miracle. He provided the nation with a vision and with the right agenda for progress and prosperity.

Sir Anerood Jugnauth will leave a very strong imprint in the history of Modern Mauritius. He has provided the country with a strong leadership, with a deep sense of commitment and a real concern for the improvement of the welfare of the population. As Prime Minister from 1982 to 1995 and from 2000 to 2003, he has championed the cause of the poor and the needy, and the elderly and has given womenfolk the necessary tools for empowerment.

Today, the scene is already set for a second economic miracle. He is paving the way for Mauritius to become a CyberIsland and the Information Communication Technology as the fifth pillar of the Mauritian economy.

The Mouvement Socialiste Militant has now twenty years of existence and it can take a legitimate pride in having transformed Mauritius into a modern and sophisticated economy under the leadership of Sir Anerood Jugnauth.

A LIVING LEGACY

For four decades in politics and as Prime Minister Sir Anerood Jugnauth has contributed to the revival of Mauritius in immeasurable abundance. His commitment and insistence to the affairs of the nation has catalysed major transformations. He has challenged people of all walks of life to climb the ladder of success on the path of excellence and to proceed with confidence. Zero tolerance to drug traffickers and championing law and order for the safety of our citizens. He is the defender of dharma, friendship and multi racial coexistence and all along seeking loyalty, discipline and patience from one and all. He is the Innovator in all economic sectors and his vision of Mauritius being a Cyber island is on to hold a vital place in the future.

The digitalisation of photographs relating to the forty years of his political achievements into large and laminated posters together with the special website are testimonies of our gratitude to him. It has not been an easy task in this endeavour and my special thanks go to Messrs Boopen Doobah, Jubal Julien and Miss Fabiola Ramsamy and all those who have helped me in the realization process.

We seize the opportunity to congratulate Sir Anerood Jugnauth, his team and his family for the legacy he is leaving to the present and future Rising generations. We wish all success that life has much more to offer to him in future

Hon Prithviraj Auroomooga Putten
Deputy Speaker.
National Assembly.
7th March 2003