Mauritius opposition wins 62.6% of votes, election commission says


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  • Tuesday, 12 Nov 2024

FILE PHOTO: Former Prime Minister of Mauritius and candidate for Alliance du Changement party Navin Ramgoolam casts his ballot as his wife Veena Ramgoolam stands beside, at a polling centre during the Mauritian general election in Vacoas/Floreal, Mauritius November 10, 2024. REUTERS/Ally Soobye/File Photo

PORT LOUIS (Reuters) - Mauritius' election commission said on Tuesday final results from the general election showed the opposition Alliance de Changement (ADC) led by Navin Ramgoolam won 62.6% of votes.

The ADC won 60 of the 62 legislative seats, state broadcaster Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation reported, giving three-time former premier Ramgoolam a fourth term.

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