Barlen Vyapoory
Mauritian politician
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Paramasivum Pillay "Barlen" Vyapoory (born 1945/46) is a Mauritian politician and diplomat who served as the fifth vice president of Mauritius from April 2016 to November 2019.[2][3]
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Prime MinisterPravind Jugnauth
Preceded byAmeenah Gurib
Succeeded byEddy Balancy
(acting)
(acting)
PresidentAmeenah Gurib
Barlen Vyapoory | |
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Paramasivum Vyapoory in 2019 | |
| Acting President of Mauritius | |
| In office 23 March 2018 – 26 November 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Pravind Jugnauth |
| Preceded by | Ameenah Gurib |
| Succeeded by | Eddy Balancy (acting) |
| 5th Vice President of Mauritius | |
| In office 29 March 2016 – 26 November 2019 | |
| President | Ameenah Gurib |
| Preceded by | Monique Ohsan Bellepeau |
| Succeeded by | Eddy Boissézon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paramasivum Pillay Vyapoory 1945 or 1946 (age 80–81)[1] |
| Party | Militant Socialist Movement |
| Spouse | Sarojini |
| Children | Anjali |
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Early life
Barlen Vyapoory previously served as High Commissioner of the Republic of Mauritius to South Africa. Vyapoory has served as president of that organization on several occasions.[4] He is a member of the Militant Socialist Movement.[5]
After Ameenah Gurib stepped down, he served as the acting president of Mauritius until his resignation on 26 November 2019.[6]
Awards and decorations
Mauritius:
Grand Officer of the Most Distinguished Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean
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