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'''Sarojini, Lady Jugnauth'''<ref>http://www.msmparty.org/about-us/founder.aspx</ref> (born:सरोजिनि बल्लह) is the actual [[First Lady]] of Mauritius due to her marriage to the actual President [[Sir Anerood Jugnauth]] and also held the office of Second lady while her husband was in office of Prime Minister twice, once from 1982 to 1995 and secondly from 2000 to 2003. She is a very important figure and social worker and is a retired professional teacher. Her Husband being the most famous politician in the country, she is often praised for her support and care for her party. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Sarojini Ballah married [[Sir Anerood Jugnauth]] on the 18th of December 1957 and she is the mother of two children: Shalini (now Mrs. Malhotra) and Pravind (former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Economic Development). She is the grandmother of five grandchildren: Anusha, Divya, |
Sarojini Ballah married [[Anerood Jugnauth|Sir Anerood Jugnauth]] on the 18th of December 1957 and she is the mother of two children: Shalini (now Mrs. Malhotra) and Pravind (former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Economic Development). She is the grandmother of five grandchildren: Anusha, Divya, |
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==2003 and Onwards== |
==2003 and Onwards== |
Revision as of 15:19, 15 July 2009
Sarojini Ballah Jugnauth सरोजिनि बल्लह जुग्नौथ | |
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First Lady of Mauritius | |
Assumed office 07 September, 2003 | |
President | Sir Anerood Jugnauth |
Preceded by | Mrs Hoffan |
Second Lady of Mauritius | |
In office 05 july 2000 – 07 September 2003 | |
President | Sir Anerood Jugnauth |
Preceded by | Veena Ramgoolam |
Succeeded by | Mrs Berenger |
In office 05 july 1982 – 05 july 1995 | |
Preceded by | Lady Sushil Ramgoolam |
Succeeded by | Veena Ramgoolam |
Personal details | |
Born | Sarojini Ballah Palma,Mauritius |
Political party | Militant Socialist Movement |
Spouse | Sir Anerood Jugnauth (m. 1957) |
Children | Pravind Jugnauth Shalini Jugnauth |
Residence | Château of Réduit |
Profession | Teacher |
Sarojini, Lady Jugnauth[1] (born:सरोजिनि बल्लह) is the actual First Lady of Mauritius due to her marriage to the actual President Sir Anerood Jugnauth and also held the office of Second lady while her husband was in office of Prime Minister twice, once from 1982 to 1995 and secondly from 2000 to 2003. She is a very important figure and social worker and is a retired professional teacher. Her Husband being the most famous politician in the country, she is often praised for her support and care for her party.
Early life
Sarojini Ballah was born in a typical poor hindu family from Mauritius. Her birth date was never confirmed by her but is indeed expected to be 68 as it was announced that she is 11 years younger than her husband who is actually 79. She made her studies and later became a teacher and remained one until her retirement time arrived.
Career
She stayed and work as a teacher while standing aside her husband during early elections of 1976 where they were defeated and always support her husband being Leader of Opposition. She never made an official announcement of her political career but mostly is known for her social aid during her husband being in office.
Personal life
Sarojini Ballah married Sir Anerood Jugnauth on the 18th of December 1957 and she is the mother of two children: Shalini (now Mrs. Malhotra) and Pravind (former Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance and Economic Development). She is the grandmother of five grandchildren: Anusha, Divya,
2003 and Onwards
Lady Jugnauth took the keys of the Château of Réduit (Reduit Palace), the very known old mansion on 7 September 2003 and became the hottest and lady of the house. She never stays there but always makes it more beautiful and decorates it everyday.
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