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Raouf Bundhun
Abdool Raouf Bundhun served as the third Vice President of Mauritius from 2002 to 2007, elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term. Before this role, he represented Mauritius as Ambassador to France and held two terms as a member of the National Assembly, from 1967 to 1976 and 1995 to 2000. He was appointed Minister for Youth and Sports from 1969 to 1975 by Seewoosagur Ramgoolam and later served as Minister of Energy. Additionally, he chaired the Development Works Corporation.
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ABDOOL RAOUF BUNDHUN
Abdool Raouf Bundhun, born on January 14, 1937, is a distinguished Mauritian politician and diplomat who served as the third Vice President of Mauritius from 2002 to 2007. His familial roots trace back to Nauli Village in Ghazipur, India, where his grandparents immigrated from in 1866 to establish a new life in Mauritius. In a symbolic return, Bundhun visited Nauli in 2018 to honor his heritage and connect with his ancestral village.
Bundhun began his career as a civil servant but soon transitioned into politics, driven by a commitment to public service. Educated in Paris, London, and Mauritius, he initially served as a municipal councilor in Port-Louis in 1969 and later as the mayor of Quatre-Bornes. His political roles extended internationally, including participation in the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association General Assembly in India (1975) and representing Mauritius at the Organisation of African Unity Summit in 1976. He also held a seat on the executive committee of the Assembly of French-Speaking Parliamentarians from 1971 to 1976, highlighting his dedication to diplomatic engagement and legislative collaboration.
In recognition of his contributions, Bundhun received several prestigious honors. The French government awarded him the titles of Officier de l’Ordre du Mérite and Officier de l’Ordre de la Francophonie. In 2006, India honored him with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, recognizing his work in strengthening the bond between Mauritius and the Indian diaspora.
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Raouf Bundhun served as the Vice President of Mauritius from 2002 to 2007. He briefly assumed the role of Acting President from February 15 to February 18, 2002, following the resignation of President Cassam Uteem, who stepped down due to his refusal to assent to the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Bundhun served as Acting President until Ariranga Pillay, then Chief Justice, took over as Acting President on February 18, 2002, maintaining constitutional continuity until the appointment of a new president. Bundhun continued as Vice President until the end of his term in 2007.