Rishon Bhadain (born 17 August 1998) is a Mauritian politician affiliated with the
Reform Party (Mauritius)
The Reform Party () is a political party in Mauritius
Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, about off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main ...
. He gained prominence in local politics through his involvement in the 2020 village council elections in Albion.
Early life
Rishon Bhadain was born on 17 August 1998 in
Mauritius
Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, about off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island (also called Mauritius), as well as Rodrigues, Ag ...
. He is the son of
Roshi Bhadain, the leader of the
Reform Party (Mauritius)
The Reform Party () is a political party in Mauritius
Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, about off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main ...
, a political party in
Mauritius
Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, about off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island (also called Mauritius), as well as Rodrigues, Ag ...
. Raised in the town of
Albion
Albion is an alternative name for Great Britain. The oldest attestation of the toponym comes from the Greek language. It is sometimes used poetically and generally to refer to the island, but is less common than "Britain" today. The name for Scot ...
, Rishon has lived in the area for over two decades, which has greatly influenced his community involvement and political aspirations.
Political career
Rishon Bhadain began his political career at the age of 22, following in the footsteps of his father,
Roshi Bhadain. In 2020, he contested the village council elections in
Albion
Albion is an alternative name for Great Britain. The oldest attestation of the toponym comes from the Greek language. It is sometimes used poetically and generally to refer to the island, but is less common than "Britain" today. The name for Scot ...
under the banner of "Reform Nou Villaz," a local movement aligned with the principles of the
Reform Party (Mauritius)
The Reform Party () is a political party in Mauritius
Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, about off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main ...
. His campaign focused on local reform and development, emphasizing community engagement and improving relationships between the village council and residents.
Rishon’s group succeeded in winning three seats on the
Albion
Albion is an alternative name for Great Britain. The oldest attestation of the toponym comes from the Greek language. It is sometimes used poetically and generally to refer to the island, but is less common than "Britain" today. The name for Scot ...
Village Council during the 2020 elections. This victory allowed him to play a significant role in local governance, contributing to discussions on village leadership and potentially influencing decisions at the district level.
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Living people
Mauritian politicians
1998 births
21st-century Mauritian lawyers
Mauritian Hindus
Mauritian politicians of Indian descent
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