PARTHA ROY / 9th December 2024
Mr Dharambeer Gokhool and Mr J.Y. Robert Hungley sworn in as President and Vice-President of Republic of Mauritius . Mr Dharambeer Gokhool and Mr Jean Yvan Robert Hungley sworn in as President and Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius respectively, at the State House in Réduit, after their election by National Assembly on 06 December 2024. Newly appointed President took the oath of Allegiance and oath of Office of the pursuant to Section 30(b) of the Constitution before the Chief Justice, Ms Rehana Bibi Mungly-Gulbul. As for the Vice-President, he took the oath of Allegiance and oath of Office of the pursuant to Section 30(b) of the Constitution before the President, Mr Dharambeer Gokhool. The swearing-in ceremony was held in the presence of the Prime Minister, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam; Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Paul Raymond Bérenger; the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mrs Shirin Aumeeruddy-Cziffra; Cabinet Ministers; and other eminent personalities.
Mauritius is a parliamentary republic, and the president functions as a ceremonial Head of State elected by National Assembly as per Constitution of Mauritius.
