Kobita Jugnauth

Kobita Jugnauth is the wife of Pravind Jugnauth, the leader of the Militant Socialist Movement and a former Prime Minister of Mauritius. She held the title of spouse of the Prime Minister from 2017 to 2024.

Early life

Kobita is the daughter of Lady Ursule Jeannine Maunick and Sir Kailash Ramdanee. Sir Kailash Ramdanee founded the Mauritius Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Co. Ltd which pioneered the manufacture of medicines in Mauritius.
Kobita completed her secondary education at Queen Elizabeth College, Mauritius.
Kobita Ramdanee married Pravind Jugnauth in 1992. They have three daughters: Sonika, Sonali and Sara.