Ramgoolam on Bérenger's Possible Departure: "It Would Be Very Sad If That Happens"

In response to Paul Bérenger's expressed desire to leave the government by Monday, Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam confirmed that his deputy shared this possibility with him. "It would be very sad if that happened," Ramgoolam reacted, indicating that he will meet with Paul Bérenger on Saturday, November 15.

The Prime Minister was answering a question from our journalist after participating in the inaugural ceremony of the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Sports Complex in Triolet that afternoon.

It is noteworthy that the meeting between Navin Ramgoolam and Paul Bérenger, scheduled for this Saturday, is expected to be decisive. This face-to-face meeting comes at a time when Paul Bérenger appears more committed than ever to leaving the government.

According to his circle, the MMM leader is expected to make his decision official on Monday after the meeting of the Mauves' central committee. However, the discussion with the head of government this Saturday could hasten the process.

The final straw seems to be the renewal of Rampersad Sooroojebally's contract as head of the police. According to our information, Navin Ramgoolam intends to make no concessions on this decision.

Another source of irritation for the MMM leader is the lack of tangible progress on electoral reform. Discussions may have taken place in the Council of Ministers, but they reportedly do not appear in the official deliberations.