Kobita Jugnauth
Spouse of former prime minister of Mauritius
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Kobita Jugnauth (née Ramdanee) is the wife of Pravind Jugnauth, the leader of the Militant Socialist Movement (MSM) and a former Prime Minister of Mauritius. She held the title of spouse of the Prime Minister from 2017 to 2024.
Kobita Jugnauth | |
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Jugnauth in 2022 | |
| Spouse of the Prime Minister of Mauritius | |
| Assumed role 23 January 2017 – 13 November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Lady Sarojini Jugnauth |
| Succeeded by | Veena Ramgoolam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kobita Ramdanee |
| Party | MSM |
| Spouse | |
Early life
Kobita is the daughter of Lady Ursule Jeannine Maunick (sister of Édouard Maunick) and Sir Kailash Ramdanee.[1][2] Sir Kailash Ramdanee founded the Mauritius Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Co. Ltd which pioneered the manufacture of medicines in Mauritius.[3] Kobita completed her secondary education at Queen Elizabeth College, Mauritius.[4]
Kobita Ramdanee married Pravind Jugnauth in 1992.[5] They have three daughters: Sonika (born 1994), Sonali (born 1996) and Sara.[6]
