Crisis at the Top: The Ramgoolam-Bérenger Meeting Declared a Very Good Meeting, But It Does Not Change the MMM Leader's Intent to Resign

Crisis at the top: the meeting between Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam and Deputy Prime Minister Paul Bérenger took place in the early evening on Saturday at Riverwalk, Floréal. This meeting, announced as crucial after the MMM leader expressed his intention to resign from the government by Monday, lasted about 45 minutes. The agenda included contentious issues such as the renewal of the police commissioner Rampersad Sooroojebally's contract for another year, which was decided on Friday, as well as the electoral reform topic.

Neither leader made a statement after the meeting. According to Paul Bérenger's entourage, the tête-à-tête was described as a "very good meeting" between "two old friends." However, the outcome of this exchange does not change Paul Bérenger's stance regarding his decision to resign. Another meeting between the two leaders may take place.

Additionally, Paul Bérenger is maintaining the schedule for a special meeting of the MMM central committee, set for this Monday at 5 PM, during which he is expected to announce his decision regarding his political future.