Mouvement Militant Mauricien Socialiste Progressiste

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Mouvement Militant Mauricien Socialiste Progressiste
Founded23 March 1973
IdeologyCommunism
Socialism
National affiliationMMM

The Mouvement Militant Mauricien Socialiste Progressiste (MMMSP) is a political party on the island of Mauritius.[1]

History[]

MMMSP was founded by a splinter group led by linguist, playwright and politician Dev Virahsawmy on 23 March 1973 soon after the dissidents had left the Mauritian Militant Movement (MMM).[2] The split from the MMM occurred shortly after the release from jail of MMM leaders and other trade unionists on 23 December 1972 during the state of emergency.[3] Other notable members of MMMSP were: Hervé Masson, Reynolds Michel, Geean Mahadeea, Roshan Sobhee, Georges Comerasamy, Swadicq Peerally, Peter Craig, Iqbal Kalla, Patti Craig, Mario Dada, Yoga Appadu, Dan Callikan, Amba Lutchumanen, Brigitte Masson, and Bam Cuttayen. [4][5][6]

Achievements[]

Prominent members of MMMSP were politically active from 1973 until 1980. They also founded the newspaper as well as the music group which was also called . The newspaper was written in Creole language and the music group released several new songs of the style "chanson engagé" about the struggle of the working class. It also revived old Mauritian folk songs.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ CHERIAN, JOHN. "A new government in Mauritius". Frontline. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  2. ^ Servansingh, Rajiv. "40th Anniversary of 20th May 75: A Partial Inside Story". www.mauritiustimes.com. Mauritius Times. Retrieved 2015-03-22.
  3. ^ Bizlall, Jack. "La base du MMM est incapable de décider. Bérenger fait ce qu'il veut". www.mauritiustimes.com. Mauritius Times. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
  4. ^ Callikan, Dan. "Je n'ai jamais été proche du MMM ou de son leader. Au contraire". www.mauritiustimes.com. Mauritius Times. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
  5. ^ Ajay Kumar Dubey (1997). Government and Politics in Mauritius. Kalinga Publications. p. 103. ISBN 978-81-85163-77-2.
  6. ^ Mouvement militant mauricien (1983). L'Histoire d'un combat: MMM, 1969-1983. Mouvement militant mauricien. p. 20.
  7. ^ "Il y a 42 ans: Li de Dev Virahsawmy embarrasse la censure". www.lexpress.mu. L'Express. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
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