Category: Politics

When Jose Mujica stepped down as president, his popularity rating stood at 70% – the highest for any world leader – By TP Saran

What on earth is happening in the country? The nation has never witnessed so many galling events before, in the near 50 years of independence

If the young new candidates with forward-looking ideas live up to their promises, perhaps the new dawn we are all hoping for may yet come to be

In a country where propaganda is very effective and rumours spread like wild fire, a large segment of the electorate was brought to vote against independence – By Sada

Mauritius is simultaneously weak because of its size and strong because of its proven ability to adapt and survive in the face of challenges — By Rajiv Servansingh

Il y a des pesanteurs qu’il faut combattre, des modes de pensée qui persistent. Le manque de culture générale et de formation politique des générations montantes se fait

We have all collectively ensured that social harmony prevails in the country at all times. Whoever puts social harmony and unity in peril crosses a red line —

A political party is rarely ever monolithic and its leader is constantly engaged in appeasing and even anticipating tensions in order to avoid dissent – — By Rajiv Servansingh

 Anti-social behaviour can be deterred by employment, education and a sense of civics. Do all potential NHDC applicants from lowest income categories have these benefits? — By Nita Chicooree-Mercier 

L’élection partielle intervient trois ans après le « séisme » électoral de décembre 2014. En tout cas, cela ‘va bouger’ — Analyse réalisée par l’ORAC

The right to vote has to be judiciously exercised to bring about true democracy and a salubrious sea change in the political landscape — By Mrinal Roy

The real question that ought to be asked is: ‘What’ exactly voters should be voting for?

Politics cannot mean bitter personal antagonism between leaders. It is about devising the type of projet de société likely to usher a better socio-economic order

Un candidat est jugé sur la campagne qui doit inspirer confiance. Quelle philosophie le ou la guide ?

Is it so difficult for a minister to realize that a salary of Rs 1500-2150 paid to school cleaners should be anathema in modern Mauritius?