When Your House is on Fire, Blame Eshan Juman: Infighting in MSM No. 16
In what seems like another chapter of turmoil for the ruling MSM party, activists from Circonscription no. 16 Vacoas and Floreal gathered at the party’s headquarters Sunday evening to voice their discontent with the current slate of candidates. Half of the local supporters expressed strong disagreement with the proposed candidates, demanding that Ashley Itoo be given the ticket instead. These activists, who have worked alongside Itoo and for the constituency over the past five years, called it a “gross injustice” to exclude him from the upcoming elections.
The atmosphere grew tense as chants of protest echoed through the crowd. Supporters began shouting, warning that the Labour Party would sweep the constituency “3-0” if the leadership did not change course. Their message was clear: without Itoo on the ballot, the party risked losing its stronghold in the area.
This internal revolt brings MSM’s leadership into question yet again. Pravind Jugnauth, already criticized for yielding to grassroots pressure in the past, now faces a difficult decision. Will he risk alienating his loyal activists by sticking to the party’s current choices, or will he once again appease the disgruntled base to avoid further division?
As tension within the party grows, many point fingers at figures like Eshan Juman, accusing him of sending infiltrators to disrupt the msm failed mobilization, using him as scapegoat for the larger problems festering within the MSM. But the real issue lies in the leadership’s ability—or lack thereof—to manage internal dissatisfaction and keep the party united.
The cracks in the MSM’s foundation are widening, and the grassroots are making their voices heard. The question remains: can Pravind Jugnauth maintain control, or is the ruling party on the verge of losing its grip, with Labour ready to capitalize on the chaos?
Irshad Suffee- Editor in chief cocomaurice
