Anurag Srivastava Appointed as India's High Commissioner to Mauritius

India has appointed Seasoned diplomat Anurag Srivastava as its new High Commissioner to Mauritius, a nation gaining strategic significance in the Indian Ocean region.

New Appointment Amid Political Changes in Mauritius

Anurag Srivastava's appointment follows the recent election in Mauritius, where the opposition coalition achieved a significant victory, winning all parliamentary seats in a decisive rejection of the former government. The shift in leadership has highlighted the evolving political landscape of the island nation.

Background of Anurag Srivastava

Anurag Srivastava is a 1999-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer who has a strong background in diplomacy and international relations. Currently, he holds the position of Joint Secretary, overseeing the Nepal-Bhutan division at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Srivastava's educational background includes degrees in engineering and business management, complemented by a postgraduate diploma in diplomatic studies from Oxford University.

Srivastava is set to replace the current High Commissioner, K Nandini Singla, and is expected to assume his new role soon, according to a recent announcement from the MEA. His diplomatic career spans nearly 25 years, during which he has held several key positions, including India's ambassador to Ethiopia and the African Union from 2016 to 2020.

Extensive Diplomatic Experience

Over the years, Srivastava has served in multiple Indian missions around the world. He played a crucial role as the spokesperson for the MEA and has been involved in important assignments such as heading the political division at India’s High Commission in Colombo and serving at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva. In Colombo, he significantly contributed to India's development projects in Sri Lanka and has also worked in various departments in New Delhi, including the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran division.

Major Election Shift in Mauritius

The recent election in Mauritius marked a dramatic shift in the country's political landscape. The ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, did not secure any of the 62 seats directly chosen by voters. The opposition's Alliance for Change coalition emerged victorious, leading to the return of Navin Ramgoolam as Prime Minister. Ramgoolam previously held the office from 1995 to 2000 and again from 2005 to 2014. Acknowledging the outcome, Jugnauth admitted defeat even before the full results were announced, acknowledging the overwhelming support for the opposition in all 21 constituencies.

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