Lady Ramgoolam | |
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Spouse of the Prime Minister of Mauritius | |
In office 12 March 1968 – 30 June 1982 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Lady Sarojini Jugnauth |
Personal details | |
Born | Sushil Ramjoorawon 2 October 1922 Saint Aubin, Rivière des Anguilles, British Mauritius |
Died | 5 January 1984 State House, Le Réduit, Mauritius | (aged 61)
Political party | Labour Party |
Spouse | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam-(1900–1985) |
Children | Navin Ramgoolam, Sunita Ramgoolam-Joypaul |
Residence | State House |
Sushil Ramjoorawon, The Right Honorable Lady Ramgoolam (2 October 1922 – 5 January 1984; commonly known as Lady Sushil Ramgoolam) was the wife of the late Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, father of the nation, leader of the Labour Party from 1959 to 1982, ex-Prime Minister of Mauritius (1968–1982) and ex-Governor General of Mauritius (1983–1985). She was First Lady of Mauritius while her husband was in office of Governor General and Prime Minister of Mauritius from 1968 to 1982. Her son Dr Navin Ramgoolam has also been Prime Minister of Mauritius (1995–2000, 2005–2014, 2024–Present).