Jean-Paul Virapoullé () (born 15 March 1944 in

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) is a member of the

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, representing the island of

. Virapoullé is a member of the

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. A wealthy

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farmer of the Malbar group, he is known as a traditional opponent of the Communist Party of Réunion.

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