This is the opinion of lawyer Ragen Narsinghen, who supported the group of former parliamentarians on Thursday, August 19. According to him, the demonstration to demand the resignation of the speaker was very positive insofar as the organizers were able to gather enough signatures to submit to international bodies. “We must alert international bodies such as the
We need to alert international bodies such as the Commonwealth Parliamentary Group or the Francophonie parliamentary group, among others of what is happening in Mauritius. Democracy is deteriorating with each parliamentary session,” said the lawyer. Hence the action of former parliamentarians on Thursday, August 18 in front of the parliament.
According to him, it is no longer a question of washing the dirty linen in family as it was usual because he affirms that all the institutions of control are between the “claws of the executive. It is therefore essential to turn to international bodies.
For him, some people may think that this act is unpatriotic, but it is a necessary evil to save democracy in Mauritius, especially when it comes to the issue of human rights.
However, these international bodies must respect the sovereignty of Mauritius as a state, but they can exert some pressure, especially if they feel that Mauritius is breaking several rules of democracy.
This pressure can also have an impact on the FATF and the European Commission in relation to the financial sector. “Especially if these institutions come to the conclusion that ICAC is not doing its job. Because this is all about democracy and human rights. The country is exposed to economic sanctions as well,” said the lawyer.
Asked if this is not purely a partisan political action, he noted that some participants, like Jack Bizlall, are not influenced by any political party. “Or Armoorgum Parsuramen, who runs an association for disabled children and is very involved in social issues. Of course, there are people involved in parliamentary opposition parties, but the facts are serious and action was needed.”
Other actions of this kind would also be planned to alert public opinion with the deterioration of the political and social situation.
