Baboolall Takes Opposition Leadership | Mauritius News

Mauritius News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 30, 2026 · 1m

Chetan Baboolall has officially taken the reins as Leader of the Opposition after Joe Lesjongard’s resignation, a move that follows his party’s split from the MMM and formation of the FMP — now claiming the largest opposition bloc in Parliament. Baboolall, a lawyer representing Constituency Ten, vows to champion citizens’ interests on critical issues like soaring living costs, education, and utilities. But not everyone agrees — MMM’s Reza Uteem questions why Paul Bérenger didn’t step up, suggesting Joanna Bérenger might have been a stronger fit. With political tensions simmering, this…