Reza Uteem
Muhammad Reza Cassam Uteem (Urdu: رضا عطیم; born 1 December 1971) is a Mauritian politician who is commonly known as Reza Uteem. He is currently the Minister of Labour and Industrial Relations.
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
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- 1971 births
- Living people
- Mauritian politicians of Indian descent
- Alumni of the University of Buckingham
- Alumni of King's College London
- Members of the National Assembly (Mauritius)
- Mauritian Muslims
- Mauritian Militant Movement politicians
- Mauritian politician stubs
- Mauritian MPs 2024–2029
- Mauritian MPs 2019–2024
- Mauritian MPs 2014–2019
- Mauritian MPs 2010–2014