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Mauritian politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paramasivum Pillay "Barlen" Vyapoory (born 1945/46) is a Mauritian politician and diplomat who served as the fifth vice president of Mauritius from April 2016 to November 2019.[2][3]
Barlen Vyapoory | |
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![]() Paramasivum Vyapoory in 2019 | |
Acting President of Mauritius | |
In office 23 March 2018 – 26 November 2019 | |
Prime Minister | Pravind Jugnauth |
Preceded by | Ameenah Gurib |
Succeeded by | Eddy Balancy (acting) |
5th Vice President of Mauritius | |
In office 29 March 2016 – 26 November 2019 | |
President | Ameenah Gurib |
Preceded by | Monique Ohsan Bellepeau |
Succeeded by | Eddy Boissézon |
Personal details | |
Born | Paramasivum Pillay Vyapoory 1945 or 1946 (age 78–79)[1] Mauritius Island, Mauritius |
Political party | Militant Socialist Movement |
Spouse | Sarojini |
Children | Anjali |
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Barlen Vyapoory previously served as High Commissioner of the Republic of Mauritius to South Africa. Vyapoory has served as president of that organization on several occasions.[4] He is a member of the Militant Socialist Movement.[5]
After Ameenah Gurib stepped down, he served as the acting president of Mauritius until his resignation on 26 November 2019.[6]
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