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Cassam Uteem was born on 22 March, 1941 in Port Louis, British Mauritius, is a Former President of Mauritius (born 1941). Discover Cassam Uteem's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

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Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 22 March, 1941
Birthday 22 March
Birthplace Port Louis, British Mauritius
Nationality Mauritius

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Who Is Cassam Uteem's Wife?

His wife is Zohra Uteem

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Children Three

Cassam Uteem Net Worth

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1800

In the 1800s Cassam Uteem's ancestors migrated from the historic city of Azamgarh's Village Dubawan, Uttar Pradesh in India.

He is married to Zohra Uteem and they have three children: Reza Uteem, Dilshaad Uteem and Oomar Uteem.

1941

Cassam Uteem, GCSK (born 22 March 1941, Port Louis) is a Mauritian political figure who served as the second president of Mauritius from 30 June 1992 to 15 February 2002.

He is the longest serving president of Mauritius.

Cassam Uteem attended the secondary school Royal College Port Louis.

Then he travelled to France and studied at Paris VII University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Art and a master's degree in Psychology.

He also holds a Certificate in Social Work from the University of Mauritius and a "Diplôme d’État Français d’Assistant des services sociaux".

1960

In the 1960s, Cassam Uteem was a youth leader and social worker who was actively involved in the local community during colonial times that preceded the 1968 Independence of Mauritius.

He became a leading member of leftist political party the Militant Movement of Mauritius (MMM).

1969

In 1969 he was elected Councillor of the City of Port Louis at the Municipal Elections, a position in which he remained for several years before becoming city's Lord Mayor in 1986.

1976

Cassam Uteem was elected a member of the Mauritian Legislative Assembly in 1976.

1982

He was re-elected as a member of Parliament in 1982, 1983, 1987 and 1991.

In 1982 and 1983, he held the portfolio of Minister of Employment, Social Security and National Solidarity.

1990

In 1990, he became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Industrial Technology.

When he formed part of the Opposition in Parliament he was “Opposition Whip” and Chairman of the “Public Accounts Committee.”

1992

Following the establishment of a republic on 12 March 1992, the last Governor-General, Sir Veerasamy Ringadoo, became the first President.

However, this was under an interim arrangement, and Cassam Uteem was nominated to serve as President for a five-year term with effect from 30 June of that year.

2002

On 15 February 2002, he resigned from office, after refusing to sign a controversial anti-terrorism bill, namely PoTA, into the constitution.

His term would have ended in June 2002.

He was replaced as president by Angidi Chettiar.

2008

Uteem was a candidate for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission in early 2008, but withdrew prior to the vote.

Cassam Uteem is a Member of the Global Leadership Foundation, an organization which works to support democratic leadership, prevent and resolve conflict through mediation and promote good governance in the form of democratic institutions, open markets, human rights and the rule of law.

It does so by making available, discreetly and in confidence, the experience of former leaders to today's national leaders.

It is a not-for-profit organization composed of former heads of government, senior governmental and international organization officials who work closely with Heads of Government on governance-related issues of concern to them.

Uteem appeared in the John Pilger documentary Stealing a Nation, which is about the Chagos Archipelago sovereignty dispute.

2014

On 10 November 2014, Mr. Uteem was appointed United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy and Head of the United Nations Electoral Observation Mission in Burundi

In November 2014, Uteem was elected President of International Movement ATD Fourth World.