Angidi Chettiar

Angidi Verriah Chettiar

Angidi Chettiar was born in Aruppukkottai in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. He came to Mauritius at the age of 10. His family were traders.

Political career

Angidi Chettiar throughout his political career was a staunch member of the

He served a first term as vice president from 1997 to 2002, and he briefly became acting president in 2002 when Cassam Uteem resigned. However, Chettiar also resigned within days after refusing to sign a controversial anti-terrorism bill, saying that the bill was discriminatory against Muslims. The line of succession then bestowed the presidential powers and duties onto Supreme Court Justice Ariranga Pillay.

After the come-back of Navin Ramgoolam, current leader of Mauritius Labour Party, to power, Chettiar was reappointed as vice-president of Mauritius for a second term by the president of Mauritius, Anerood Jugnauth, in 2007.

He died while serving as vice president on 15 September 2010.^[2] He suffered from health problems for a few months before his death. He is survived by four sons and one daughter. Another son has already died.

Honours

•  Mauritius:
  • Grand Officer of the Most Distinguished Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GOSK)
•  United Kingdom:
  • Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE)

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