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The Militant Socialist Movement (French: Mouvement Socialiste Mauricien) is a political party in Mauritius. At the legislative elections of 11 September 2000, the party was part of a coalition of the Militant Socialist Movement and the Mauritian Militant Movement, that won 51.7 % and 58 out of 70 seats. In the 2005 elections, 3 July 2005, this alliance won only 24 out of 70 seats.


The party's golden years were during the 1980's and 1990's, where it is recognised to have been at its strongest. Indeed, this period was considered as being one of the best the party ever knew. By an ammalgammation with Harish Boodhoo's PSM, the party was formed in 1983, one year after the first ever 60-0 victory at mauritian elections.


SAJ's administration was known for combatting crime, drugs and corruption. Blunt and determined, SAJ and his team developed the country at an incredibly fast rate, which is why he is also referred to as the father of economic development in Mauritius.


The leader of the MSM has for long been Sir Anerood Jugnauth. He then handed over the leadership to his son, Pravind Jugnauth, a former Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister. One of its members, Nando Bodha, is the leader of the opposition in parliament. As for SAJ , he is currently the President of the Republic of Mauritius.


It is to be noted that many of the members emerging from this party- Anil Baichoo, Madun Dulloo, Ajay Daby, Vishnu Lutchmeenaraidoo, Kadress Pillay, Sheila Bapoo, Mahen Utchanah, Anil Kumarsingh Gayan - to name a few, while still being very much present on the political scene, are no longer members of the MSM.


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