MR VALAYDON RAM MARDEMOOTOO

Madam Speaker, it is with great sadness that we have learnt of the demise of Mr Valaydon Ram Mardemootoo, former Member of Parliament, who passed away on 11 May of this year at the age of 72. Born on 11 January 1954, Mr Mardemootoo pursued a distinguished career in the field of engineering. He worked as a Production Engineer and Textile Consultant. He also served as Chief Executive Officer in several companies in Mauritius and across the region. Mr Ram Mardemootoo stood as a candidate in the 1991 General Elections for the Legislative Assembly under the banner of the Alliance Parti travailliste/ PMSD for the Constituency No. 19, Stanley & Rose Hill, but he was not elected. He stood as a candidate in the 1995 National Assembly by-election under the banner of the PMSD for the same constituency, Stanley and Rose Hill, but he was not returned. In 2005, Mr Mardemootoo stood as a candidate for the National Assembly elections under the banner of the Alliance Sociale for Constituency No. 13, Rivière des Anguilles and Souillac. He was returned as Second Member. He was appointed to serve as a member on the Committee of Selection. Beyond his professional and political career, Mr Ram Mardemootoo was also well- known for his dedication to social work and community activities. With these words, Madam Speaker, may I request you to kindly direct the Clerk of the National Assembly to convey the deep condolences of the Assembly to the bereaved family. Thank you.

Yes, hon. Leader of the Opposition.

Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the Opposition, I fully associate myself to the tribute paid by Dr. the hon. Prime Minister to late Mr Mardemootoo Valaydon. Madam Speaker, may I kindly request you to direct the Clerk of the National Assembly to convey our deep condolences to the bereaved family. Thank you, Madam Speaker.

Thank you. Hon. Members, I associate myself with the tribute paid to the memory of the late Mr Valaydon Ram Mardemootoo, former Member of Parliament, by Dr. the hon. Prime Minister and the hon. Leader of the Opposition, and I direct the Clerk to convey the deep condolences of the Assembly to the bereaved family.