Barlen Vyapoory
| Barlen Vyapoory | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Mauritius | |
|
Assumed office 4 April 2016 | |
| President | Ameenah Gurib |
| Preceded by | Monique Ohsan Bellepeau |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Militant Socialist Movement |
| Spouse(s) | Sarojini |
| Children | Anjali |
Paramasivum Pillay "Barlen" Vyapoory is a Mauritian politician who has served as vice president of Mauritius since 2016.[1] Vyapoory previously served as High Commissioner of the Republic of Mauritius to South Africa. Vyapoory has been a member of the Tamil League since 1969, and has served as President of that organization on several occasions.[2] He is a member of the Militant Socialist Movement.
Upon being sworn in, Vyapoory stated he will "work for the development of the country."[3]
References
- ↑ 303, Belson (April 4, 2015). "Mauritius has a new Vice-President". newsfeed.mu. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
- ↑ Government of Mauritius. "Biography of the Vice President". Retrieved October 1, 2016.
- ↑ Hibz Y.D. (April 5, 2016). "New Vice-President of Mauritius: Barlen Vyapoory". Island Crisis. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
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