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Mauritius prime minister says party is headed for defeat in Sunday's vote

Prime Minister of Mauritius and candidate for the Militant Socialist Movement (MSM) Pravind Jugnauth casts his ballot at a polling centre during the Mauritian general election in Vacoas/Floreal, Nov. 10, 2024.

PORT LOUIS — 

Mauritius incumbent prime minister Pravind Jugnauth said on Monday that his political alliance was headed for a huge defeat following 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.

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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.