Reform Party (Mauritius)
Reform Party (Mauritius) | |
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Reform Party (Mauritius) Official Logo | |
| Abbreviation | RP |
| Leader | Roshi Bhadain |
| Founder | Roshi Bhadain |
| Founded | 27 January 2017 |
| Headquarters | Beau Bassin |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colors | Yellow |
| National Assembly | 0 / 66 |
| Website | |
| https://reformparty.tv/ | |
The Reform Party[1][2][3][4] (French: Parti Réformiste) is a political party in Mauritius. The party is led by Roshi Bhadain, who had resigned[5] from the parliament on the 23 June 2017, to bring in a new change in the Mauritian political arena.
Policies
1. Limited and Accountable Government
- Impose a fixed, limited mandate for the Prime Minister.
- Reduce the size of government by limiting the number of ministries and ministers.
- Promote transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public service.
- Election of the President of the Republic by the people
- Introduce Midterm elections
2. Free Market and Fiscal Discipline
- Champion limited government intervention in the economy.
- Foster a dynamic private sector through deregulation, entrepreneurship support, and pro-business policies.
- Enforce fiscal responsibility: lower taxes, reduced public spending, and a legislated debt ceiling with a 15-year debt reduction plan.
3. Food Security and Self-Reliance
- Invest heavily in local agriculture to boost food production.
- Reduce dependence on food imports and aim for national food self-sufficiency.
4. Law, Order, and National Security
- Strengthen policing and national security infrastructure.
- Improve and renovate police force
- Maintain law and social order to ensure safety and stability for all citizens.
5. Empowered Citizens
- Emphasize individual liberty balanced with social responsibility.
- Promote self-reliance and personal accountability.
- Encourage youth development through alternative career paths (entrepreneurship, sports, music).
- Establish job centers nationwide to match skills with opportunities.
6. Civic Engagement and Environmental Responsibility
- Launch national service programs, such as planting 500,000 trees over 5 years and organizing regular cleaning campaigns.
- Promote a culture of civic duty and community participation.
7. Media Freedom and Pluralism
- Uphold freedom of the press and expression.
- Encourage the growth of private media (TV, radio, and digital)
- Defund or restructure state media (MBC) to promote independence and reduce government bias.
Linion Reform Coalition
During the Mauritius General elections 2024, The Reform Party (Mauritius) formed the Linion Reform coalition together with the Linion Moris alliance which comprises the following political parties: GREA, 100% Citoyens, Mouvement Patriotique, Rassemblement Mauricien, Les Verts Fraternels, Ralliement Citoyen Pour la Patrie, En Avant Moris, Parti Justice Sociale, Parti Justice et vérité.[6]
Candidates of Linion Reform at the 2024 Mauritian general election were:[7]
| Constituency | Candidate 1 | Candidate 2 | Candidate 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 (GRNO/Port-Louis Ouest) | Jean claude Barbier | Dr Didier Michel | Ivor Tan Yan |
| No. 2 (Port-Louis Sud/Port-Louis Centre) | Bashir Jahangeer | Raouf Khodabaccus | Olivier Maigre |
| No. 3 (Port-Louis Maritime/Port-Louis Est | Warren Malépa | Ferhat Abass Mamode | Muhammad Husayn Mangalkhan |
| No. 4 (Port-Louis Nord/Montagne-Longue) | Dr Sylvia Edouard | Christianne Jean-Pierre | Satish Ramruttun |
| No. 5 (Pamplemousses/Triolet) | Jeeanmotee Tooreea (Asha) Guness | Salonee Devi Seewoobudul | Soondress TEELUCK (Robin) |
| No. 6 (Grand-Baie/Poudre d'Or) | Yanesh Puryag | Akilesh Mangar | Sylvio Legallant |
| No. 7 (Piton/Rivière-du-Rempart) | Tevin Nundloll (Vinesh) | Yugeshware Ramdoyal (Ashwan) | Padma Utchanah |
| No. 8 (Quartier-Militaire/Moka) | Domun Muhammad Sajjid | Paniken Dil Levee (Gemini) | SOBURRUN Prasan Kumar (Vishal) |
| No. 9 (Flacq/Bon-Accueil) | Dharmanand Chukowa | Mahen Saulick | Khevan Yash Kawal |
| No. 10 (Montagne-Blanche/GRSE) | Chris Philippe | Ramrajsingh Buskalowa (Deepak) | Rahul Omkar BHASIN |
| No. 11 (Vieux-Grand-Port/Rose-Belle) | Kailash Satyawan Trilochun | Oomduth (Rajiv) Lallsa | Dr Sita Jeeneea |
| No. 12 (Mahébourg/Plaine-Magnien) | Cliff Grenade | Roopesh (Kunal) Hoseneea | Awadhkoomarsing Balluck |
| No. 13 (Rivière-des-Anguilles/Souillac) | Satish Boabul | Preetam Rambaruth | Irshaad Ramjane |
| No. 14 (Savanne/Rivière-Noire) | Seewajee Coocaram (Luv) | Michele D’Autriche -Dulthummon | Anand Nunkoo |
| No. 15 (La Caverne/Phœnix) | Kalinka Bologna-Lisis | Thelma Maharaullee | Kamini Lutchmenarraidoo (Surat) |
| No. 16 (Vacoas/Floréal) | Nando Bodha | Patrick Philogene | Siven Chinien |
| No. 17 (Curepipe/Midlands) | Dr Sheila Bunwaree | Mirella Chauvin | Louis José Gaëtan Moïrt |
| No. 18 (Belle-Rose/Quatre-Bornes) | Dr Neena Ramdenee | Kirti Ramdin Kirti Lutchmeeparsad RAMDIN | Vishwadev (Dev) Sunnasy |
| No. 19 (Stanley/Rose-Hill) | Patrick Belcourt | Rama Valayden | Dr Daniella Police-Michel |
| No. 20 (Beau-Bassin/Petite-Rivière) | Geraldine Geoffroy | Ryad Subratty | Roshi Bhadain |
References
- ^ "Roshi Bhadain lance son parti politique, The Reform Party".
- ^ "Politique : Roshi Bhadain lance le Reform Party".
- ^ "Roshi Bhadain lance le Reform Party".
- ^ "ROSHI BHADAIN LANCE LE REFORM PARTY".
- ^ "Roshi Bhadain provokes a by-election in No 18: A necessity or waste of resources?".
- ^ "Nouvelle alliance : Linion Reform voit le jour, les modalités dévoilées". lexpress.mu (in French). 13 October 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Élections générales : les 60 candidats de Linion Reform". Le Mauricien (in French). 18 October 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
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