Death of Dr. Ram Seegobin, a Leading Figure of Lalit

Dr. Ram Seegobin passed away on Wednesday, January 28. A well-known figure in the political landscape and labor movement, he founded the leftist party Lalit after leaving the MMM in 1982. Over the years, he established himself as a keen and critical observer of the socio-economic and political realities of the country.

Regularly participating in public discussions, Dr. Ram Seegobin analyzed various topics, ranging from government policies to social crises and economic issues. His name is also associated with his in-depth analyses of Mauritian society, which he presented through several written contributions, notably on the Lalit Mauritius website and in the media.

He was frequently sought after to comment on political news and major national directions.

Dr. Ram Seegobin was also the husband of writer and influential Lalit member, Lindsey Collen, who was born in South Africa. The couple met in London in the mid-1970s and married in 1973. In 1974, they permanently settled in Mauritius, in the Bambous region. Author of several works, Lindsey Collen is recognized for her various commitments to Mauritian society.

Starting in February 1975, Dr. Ram Seegobin worked with the residents of Bambous to establish a unique health cooperative. By May 1975, the Bambous Health Project, a registered association managed and funded by the villagers, employed him as the village doctor for the next 25 years, while renting a consultation room from a family and organizing health education sessions under mango trees.

Dr. Ram Seegobin was also the brother of Vidula Nababsing, a former MMM deputy and wife of Prem Nababsing, a former opposition leader.