Barlen Vyapoory

Paramasivum Pillay "Barlen" Vyapoory (born 1945/46) is a Mauritian politician and diplomat who served as the fifth vice president of Mauritius from April 2016 to November 2019.^[2][3]

His Excellency Barlen Vyapoory GOSK
Paramasivum Vyapoory in 2019
Acting President of Mauritius
In office 23 March 2018 – 26 November 2019
Prime Minister	Pravind Jugnauth
Preceded by	Ameenah Gurib
Succeeded by	Eddy Balancy (acting)
5th Vice President of Mauritius
In office 29 March 2016 – 26 November 2019
President	Ameenah Gurib
Preceded by	Monique Ohsan Bellepeau
Succeeded by	Eddy Boissézon
Personal details
Born	Paramasivum Pillay Vyapoory 1945 or 1946 (age 79–80)[1] Mauritius Island, Mauritius
Political party	Militant Socialist Movement
Spouse	Sarojini
Children	Anjali
Occupation	Politician diplomat

Early life

Barlen Vyapoory previously served as High Commissioner of the Republic of Mauritius to South Africa. Vyapoory has served as president of that organization on several occasions.^[4] He is a member of the Militant Socialist Movement.^[5]

After Ameenah Gurib stepped down, he served as the acting president of Mauritius until his resignation on 26 November 2019.^[6]

Awards and decorations

• Mauritius:
  • Grand Officer of the Most Distinguished Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean