Mouvement Militant Mauricien Socialiste Progressiste

Political party in Mauritius

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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]

The newly-formed party was also dubbed MMM sans Paul, meaning "MMM without Paul" given that its founders wanted to preserve their stance as revolutionaries and wanted to distance themselves from Paul Bérenger who was making too many compromises with the capitalists and the establishment.^[7]

Achievements

Prominent members of MMMSP were politically active from 1973 until 1980. They also founded the newspaper Soley Ruz as well as the music group which was also called Soley Ruz. 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.^[8]

References

^ CHERIAN, JOHN. "A new government in Mauritius". Frontline. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
^ Servansingh, Rajiv. "40th Anniversary of 20th May 75: A Partial Inside Story". www.mauritiustimes.com. Mauritius Times. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
^ Bizlall, Jack. "La base du MMM est incapable de décider. Bérenger fait ce qu'il veut". www.mauritiustimes.com. Mauritius Times. Retrieved 19 February 2018.
^ Callikan, Dan. "Je n'ai jamais été proche du MMM ou de son leader. Au contraire". www.mauritiustimes.com. Mauritius Times. Retrieved 23 March 2011.
^ Ajay Kumar Dubey (1997). Government and Politics in Mauritius. Kalinga Publications. p. 103. ISBN 978-81-85163-77-2.
^ Mouvement militant mauricien (1983). L'Histoire d'un combat: MMM, 1969-1983. Mouvement militant mauricien. p. 20.
^ Figaro, El. "Un homme exceptionnel". L'Express. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
^ "Il y a 42 ans: Li de Dev Virahsawmy embarrasse la censure". www.lexpress.mu. L'Express. Retrieved 11 February 2019.

Political parties in Mauritius

National Assembly

Major	Militant Socialist Movement (37) Labour Party (13) Mauritian Militant Movement (9)
Minor	Mauritian Social Democratic Party (4) Liberator Movement (2) Rodrigues People's Organisation (2) Alan Ganoo Patriotic Movement (2) Militant Platform (1)