Navin Ramgoolam - 2000-2005

2000-2005

Following the victory of the MSM-MMM alliance, he resigned as Prime Minister. Between 2000 and 2005, he was Leader of the Opposition. He once again was at the same point of beginning with only 8 Mps. He initiated new policies and a new team. He took on board former members of the MSM and MMM namely Rama Sithanen & Rashid Beebeejaun. Sithanen who was finance minister in the MSM government helped in economic policy making and Beebeejaun ensured the support of the Muslim electorate concentrated in Port Louis. He then initiated a coalition of small parties alongside with the labour party in early 2005 and stood as Prime Minister again.