Paul Bérenger resigns from MMM after over 50 years of political engagement
via Le Mauricien11 hours ago2 min read
Former Deputy Prime Minister Paul Bérenger has announced his resignation from the Mouvement Militant Mauricien MMM, a party he co-founded in 1969. His daughter, Joanna Bérenger, and Chetan Baboolall also resigned. Bérenger described the decision as carrying the weight of an entire life, calling it a wrench after more than 50 years of commitment. He stated that the MMM was more than a political party, serving as a force for national transformation, collective awareness, and a symbol of the fight for dignity, equality, and justice for a generation of Mauritians. Bérenger highlighted the MMM's struggles for workers' rights, expanded freedoms, and strengthened democratic institutions, emphasizing the importance of electoral reform for a democracy where every voice counts. He justified his departure by citing deviations he believes are incompatible with the party's founding values, pointing to practices he always opposed, slow reform implementation, and a concerning drift from commitments made to the public. He stated that his warnings went unheeded, criticizing the decision to keep the MMM in government without conditions or clear demands for implementing its program. Bérenger believes power is legitimate only when exercised with rigor and respect for promises. He affirmed his departure from the MMM with immense sadness but also with the serenity of never compromising his convictions, stating he does not disavow the party's history or struggles. Bérenger announced that his politi
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