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Seewoosagur Ramgoolam
Prime Minister of Mauritius from 1968 to 1982
Sir Seewoosagur RamgoolamGCMG LRCP MRCS (18 September 1900 – 15 December 1985), often referred to as Chacha Ramgoolam or SSR, was a Mauritian physician, politician, and statesman.
Brief biography of sir seewoosagur ramgoolam photo
He served as the island's only chief minister, first prime minister, and fifth governor-general.
He is widely recognized as the nation's founding father. After Guy Rozemont's death in 1956, Ramgoolam served as the leader of the Labour Party of Mauritius until his death in 1985 and led the country to independence in 1968.
His son, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, is currently the prime minister of Mauritius and has served as the third and fifth prime minister of the country.
Early life
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, also known as Kewal, was born on 18 September 1900 at Belle Rive, Mauritius, in the district of Flacq in a HinduIndo-Mauritian family.
His father, Moheeth Ramgoolam also known as Mohit Mahto was an Indian immig