Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius | |
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Premier Ministre adjoint de Maurice | |
since 22 November 2024 | |
Style | The Honourable |
Nominator | Prime Minister of Mauritius |
Appointer | President of Mauritius |
Term length | 5 years or earlier, renewable |
Inaugural holder | Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed |
Formation | 12 March 1968 |
Salary | Rs 2.5 Million[1] |
Constitution |
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The deputy prime minister of Mauritius (French: Premier ministre adjoint) is a senior member of the Cabinet of Mauritius. The deputy prime minister is the first in line to succeed the prime minister on a temporary basis in case the latter is out of the country, sick, resigns or dies suddenly.
The incumbent holder of the office is Paul Bérenger, who was appointed by the president on 22 November 2024 following the general election held in 2024.