# Dharam Gokhool

_President of Mauritius since 2024_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> Dharambeer Gokhool is a Mauritian politician who has been serving as the president of Mauritius since 6 December 2024. He won the 2024 presidential election with the backing of the Labour Party.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 October 1949 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131403499#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Plaine des Roches ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131403499#P19))
- **Occupation:** politician; civil servant ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131403499#P106))
- **Political party:** Labour Party (since 1994); Mauritian Militant Movement (1980–1994) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131403499#P102))
- **Education:** Faculty of Management Studies; University of Delhi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131403499#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of Mauritius (since 7 December 2024 · BS 21 Mangsir 2081 onwards) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131403499#P39))

## Questions

**When was Dharam Gokhool born?**  
Dharam Gokhool was born on 25 October 1949 in Plaine des Roches.

**What positions has Dharam Gokhool held?**  
Positions held by Dharam Gokhool include: President of Mauritius (since 7 December 2024).

**Where did Dharam Gokhool study?**  
Dharam Gokhool was educated at Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Dharam Gokhool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharam_Gokhool) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q131403499](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131403499) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: OfficialPhoto.H.E.DharamGokhool.jpg by Hiteshsantokhee (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:OfficialPhoto.H.E.DharamGokhool.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Dharam Gokhool". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/dharam-gokhool. Retrieved 15 November 2026.