Muhammad Uteem

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Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem (born 1 December 1971) is a Mauritian politician who is commonly known as Reza Uteem.

Early life and education

Reza Uteem is the son of past President of Mauritius Cassam Uteem.[1] He was educated at the University of Buckingham (LLB) and King's College London where he graduated with an LLM in International Business Law and was a Chevening Scholar. He was called to the Bar in England and in Mauritius and is the founder and head of Uteem Chambers.[2]

Political career

Reza Uteem started playing an active role in politics after the death of his 38-year-old brother Oomar in 2007.[3] He served as Second Member for Constituency No.2 Port Louis South & Port Louis Central in the National Assembly since 6 May 2010. He was returned as First Member for the same constituency on 11 December 2014. He is the President of Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM).[4]

References

  1. ^ Hilbert, Patrick. "Ces dynasties qui règnent sur la politique". Defimedia. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  2. ^ "Home". uteemchambers.com. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  3. ^ Seblin, Michaëlla. "Muhammed Uteem: pourquoi je choisis le MMM 06-May-2007". 5Plus. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  4. ^ Biodata of Honourable Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem, MP, gov.mu. Accessed 29 January 2023.