Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius | |
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Incumbent since 25 June 2020Louis Steven Obeegadoo | |
Style | The Honourable |
Nominator | Prime Minister |
Appointer | Prithvirajsing Roopun |
Term length | 5 years or earlier, renewable |
Inaugural holder | Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed |
Formation | 12 March 1968 |
Salary | Rs 2.5 Million[1] |
Website | Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities |
Constitution |
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The Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius (French: Député Premier Ministre) is a senior member of the Cabinet of Mauritius. The incumbent Deputy Prime Minister Louis Steven Obeegadoo was appointed by the President on 25th of June 2020 after the resignation of Ivan Collendavelloo. The Deputy Prime Minister is the first in line to succeed the Prime Minister on a temporary basis in case the latter is out of the country, sick, resigns or dies suddenly.