Mauritius Opposition Leader Navin Ramgoolam Poised to Become Prime Minister

Incumbent Pravind Jugnauth concedes defeat amid wiretapping scandal and economic challenges.

The parliamentary election saw a high voter turnout of around 80 percent, with citizens electing 62 lawmakers under a first-past-the-post system.
Navin Ramgoolam, leader of the Alliance of Change, is set to become prime minister for the third time, pending official results.
The election was overshadowed by a wiretapping scandal involving leaked recordings of politicians, which led to a temporary social media ban.
Mauritius recently secured sovereignty over the Chagos Islands from the UK, a diplomatic win for the outgoing government.
Economic issues, particularly the cost of living, were central to the campaign, with both major parties promising reforms.