Speeches
Speeches, parliamentary contributions, interviews and statements, by date, topic and venue.
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Press conference · Ebène
Press conference on the National Crime Agency Bill
With Me Kailash Trilochun, he criticises the method of appointing the future agency's director and announces a constitutional challenge should the bill be passed.
- Institutions
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Video · Statement
Finance Bill 2026: "an undemocratic approach"
He condemns the little time allowed to scrutinise legislation amending fifty-eight Acts, and the use of a certificate of urgency.
- Institutions
- Democracy
Interview, Defimedia
"The country is going through a crisis of leadership"
He calls for a national dialogue on pensions and proposes the "One Trillion Rupee Economy" strategy.
- Economy
- Pensions
Statement · Reaction, Defimedia
2026-2027 Budget: "a budget that allows for no change"
He finds the pension reform vague and the measures to boost investment and employment inadequate.
- Economy
- Pensions
Interview, Defimedia
Security and drugs: strengthening institutions
He calls for major traffickers to be targeted, for financial investigations and for a fight against the narco-economy.
- Security
Interview, Defimedia
"One day, I want to be a good Prime Minister"
He argues for a common voice for the opposition, health reform and a quality-price shield covering at least forty essential products.
- Economy
- Health
- Electoral reform
Statement
Old-age pension: a call for a moratorium
He warns against raising the pensionable age through the Finance Bill and calls for national consultation.
- Pensions
Statement · Reaction
2025-2026 Budget: "a budget of announcements and illusions"
He regrets the absence of any cut in fuel and gas prices, and that the Chagossians have been overlooked.
- Economy
Interview, L'Express
Chagos: sovereignty "never full and complete" while Diego Garcia remains a base
He welcomes a major but partial step forward, raises questions about compensation and proposes a Chagos Memory Centre and an Indian Ocean forum.
- Chagos
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Interview · Radio Plus / TéléPlus
Guest on "Au Cœur de l'Info"
He discusses the municipal elections, the new government's first six months and the role of the opposition.
- Democracy
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Video · Statement
"Our institutions must be allowed to function with complete independence"
He stresses that institutions must never become political instruments.
- Institutions
Press conference
Launch of the Linion Reform alliance
He presents the agreement with the Reform Party, which makes him the alliance's candidate for Prime Minister for the first half of the term.
- Rassemblement Mauricien
Interview, Defimedia
"This will very probably be my last fight"
He confirms his candidacy in Vacoas and Floréal and defends civil liberties.
- Democracy
Statement · Reaction, Defimedia
2024-2025 Budget: an economic model in need of rethinking
He criticises the depreciation of the rupee and the policy of importing labour, and makes the case for food security.
- Economy
Interview, Le Mauricien
"Linion Moris is the country's new political force"
He presents Linion Moris as a force for transformation, breaking with dynastic politics.
- Rassemblement Mauricien
Interview, Defimedia
"Why rush this bill through?"
He calls for key appointments to be made by a constitutional committee, and for a law on political financing.
- Institutions
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Parliamentary contribution · National Assembly
Financial Crimes Commission Bill and the Electoral Boundaries Commission report
He welcomes the drive towards equal numbers of electors per constituency and opposes the Financial Crimes Commission Bill, which he wants a new government to repeal within its first hundred days.
- Governance
- Institutions
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Parliamentary contribution · National Assembly
Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill: the case for a mobility master plan
Drawing on his ministerial experience, he argues for a mobility master plan integrating the Metro Express, buses and taxis.
- Transport
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Video · London
Reaction to the Privy Council hearings
He responds to the hearings on the Constituency No. 8 election petition, which he regards as decisive for Mauritian democracy.
- Democracy
Parliamentary contribution · National Assembly
2023-2024 Budget debate: "As in 1982, the people will make their choice"
He criticises the foreign currency shortage and the use of Bank of Mauritius reserves, and proposes a leaner government and a reform of the fuel pricing mechanism.
- Economy
Interview, Defimedia
"A two-term limit for the Prime Minister is essential"
He proposes limiting the Prime Minister to two terms, liberalising the media and creating an independent anti-corruption commission.
- Governance
- Electoral reform
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Speech · Caudan Arts Centre, Port Louis
Launch of the Rassemblement Mauricien
Before the twenty-five founding members, he warns of "moral, social and economic bankruptcy" and calls for a united opposition.
- Rassemblement Mauricien
- Economy
Video interview, L'Express
Nando Bodha explains his resignation
He reflects on the most important decision of his career and on the warnings he says he gave the Prime Minister in vain.
- Governance
Statement, Port Louis
"The culture of power and the way the MSM is run no longer reflect the values and principles that have always defined my political career"
He announces his resignation as minister, as Secretary General of the MSM and from all party bodies, and says he wishes to give his fight a new direction.
- Governance
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Parliamentary contribution · National Assembly
Debate on the Presidential Address: facing Covid-19
At the outset of the pandemic, he supports the suspension of flights and speaks of "very testing times".
- Diplomacy
- Health
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Parliamentary contribution · National Assembly
Operational safety of the Metro Express
He sets out the safety arrangements for the launch of services: supervision by experienced operators from Singapore, Mauritian drivers and station staff.
- Transport
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Parliamentary contribution · National Assembly
Speech on the motion on the Chagos Archipelago
He recounts the uprooting of the Chagossians up to the final voyage of the Nordvaer in 1973, pays tribute to the unity of the Assembly and recalls the Rs 50 million Budget provision to prepare for resettlement.
- Chagos
- Diplomacy
Speech · Port Louis
7th Mauritius–European Union Political Dialogue
The Minister of Foreign Affairs describes the European Union as a safe anchor for Mauritius and opens discussions on innovation, governance, the ocean and trade.
- Diplomacy
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Parliamentary contribution · National Assembly
Reply on the road decongestion programme and light rail
The Minister sets out the four components of the Road Decongestion Programme, the agreement with Korea Expressway Corporation and the vision of three-tier mobility.
- Infrastructure
- Transport
Statement · Press briefing, Port Louis
"Professionalising the construction sector"
Announcement of a bill on payment security, a construction guide and a reform of building permits.
- Infrastructure
Interview, Defimedia
"Public transport worthy of a modern country"
The Minister presents the three-part study on buses, free travel and the NTA, along with the plan for smart bus routes.
- Transport
Speech · Informal meeting of EU Agriculture Ministers with the ACP and LDC countries
Making the case for the ACP sugar producers before the European Agriculture Ministers
Speaking on behalf of the ACP countries alongside the representative of Sudan, the Minister of Agriculture calls for time to adjust to the sugar price cut proposed by the European Commission.
- Agriculture
- Trade