Villagers Gather in a result day frenzy

Result day for the village election went on in a convivial atmosphere on Monday. By 1 pm the political agents, candidates and the villagers had started celebrating. In the north, villages like Goodlands, Cottage, Arsenal and Terre Rouge the results were out around that time. The wining parties mostly from the Socialiste party were preparing for the customary political rally.


Terre Rouge failed to attract the voters on Sunday with a low participation rate of 21.22 per cent. As a result, the winners were announced early.

There was not too much animation at Terre Rouge, contrarily to Goodlands where the Watering Can Party supporters were all set for the parade in the streets with their flags in hand.

At Riviere du Rempart, many of the young candidates who were elected in thanked the people who have supported them and given them a chance to prove themselves.

At Flacq the ‘Ball’ party’s symbols were omnipresent, further even, as the results announced most if its candidates were elected, shattering the hopes of the Padlock party. At Triolet, however, the atmosphere was a bit tense as many people had been waiting for the result since 9 in the morning.

A small problem cropped up in the morning as the returning officer forgot to ring the bell and the counting had started in some rooms while not in others.

Winners’ reactions

Ashish Rao Appadu for Movement Progres pour Village
Village: Rivière du Rempart
I am very happy I was elected; I work as a manager and now will work for the advantage of the inhabitants of Rivière du Rempart. My aim is to help the youth do social work and guide them in good path and keep them away from the social evils.

Dhanraj Kisson for Ball party
Village: Flacq
The candidates who have not been elected will be always welcome to do social work. The aim is that we all together work for the village’s bright future and keep our youth away from drugs and alcohol.

Anand Bahadoor for Watering Can party
Village: Goodlands
I am very proud and happy that all the nine candidates  were elected in. I thank the inhabitants of Goodlands who have put their trust in our party. We will do our best not to let them down. The work will be done and the promises will be kept.

Sanjay Jagessur for Groupe Parasol
Village: Palmar
We were confident of winning the village elections and I promise that the projects we highlighted in our program will be realised in six months’ time.

Jaylall Ramsurrun for Groupe Volontaire
Village: Mare D’Albert
We thank the inhabitants of Mare D’Albert for having chosen, us, a young and dynamic team to represent them. We will not only focus on upgrading infrastructural development but will also ensure that students benefit from educative activities to add to their studies.

Reference :  Radhima Ramdeen