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Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth concedes defeat in parliamentary election

Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth [File: Amit Dave/Reuters]

Pravind Jugnauth, the incumbent prime minister of Mauritius, has conceded defeat in the parliamentary election, saying his political alliance is headed for a major loss.

“L’Alliance Lepep is heading towards a huge defeat. I have tried to do what I can for the country and the population. The population has decided to choose another team. I wish good luck to the country,” Jugnauth, serving as prime minister since 2017, told reporters on Monday.

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