Marie Danielle Selvon

Hon. Marie Danielle Selvon MP
Member of the National Assembly
In office 2014–2015
Constituency	Grand River North West and Port Louis West
In office 2019–2019
Constituency	Grand Baie and Poudre d'Or
Personal details
Political party	Alliance Lepep (2014) Reform Party (2019)
Spouse	Sydney Selvon
Children	Stéphane et Mélody
Profession	Barrister

Marie Danielle Selvon, also known as Danielle Selvon, is a Mauritian politician and barrister. She has been actively involved in advocating for various social and political issues in Mauritius. Selvon had served as an Independent Member of Parliament and has been vocal about the need for transparency, accountability, and national unity in addressing key challenges faced by the country.

Political career

In 2014, Marie Danielle Selvon was elected as a Member of Parliament for Constituency No 1, representing the Alliance Lepep (MSM). During her tenure, she advocated for civil liberties, constitutional integrity, and the sovereignty of Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago. Selvon has been a voice in the campaign for justice for the Chagossian people and has called for concerted actions to address the historical injustice perpetrated by the British colonial power.

Resignation from MSM

In December 2015, Selvon resigned from her position in the MSM. The “highly controversial "Good Governance and Integrity Reporting Bill," which would amend the Constitution and grant extrajudicial authority to a politically appointed agency under the Ministry of Good Governance to handle "unexplained wealth," was the impetus behind this resignation.

New Political Party

In 2019, Selvon contested elections under the Reform Party but was not elected.

Advocacy and activism

Outside of her political endeavors, Marie Danielle Selvon is a barrister with a focus on legal advocacy and activism. Marie Danielle Selvon has been an advocate for Mauritius' sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago. She has emphasized the importance of national unity and concerted actions in reclaiming Mauritius' sovereignty over the illegally excised territory. Selvon has called for collaboration with international bodies, including seeking arbitration from the International Court of Justice, to address the Chagos issue. Marie Danielle Selvon participated in a joint press conference held by the leaders of Linion Pep Morisien and Rassemblement Mauricien. During the conference, Nando Bodha announced plans for a peaceful demonstration in front of Newton Tower. The demonstration happened the following Monday and demanded the resignation or dismissal of Maneesh Gobin in the wake of the Stag Party affair. Selvon, along with other new members, including lawyer Mahen Saulick and Ashwin Dookun, President of the Pharmaceutical Association of Mauritius, joined the platform in support of this initiative. Jean-Claude Barbier, a member of Linion Pep Morisien (LPM), raised concerns about the situation in Agalega during the press conference. Barbier emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability regarding reports of a military base on the island, as highlighted by the Indian media. He urged the Prime Minister to provide clarity on the situation in Agalega, stating that the people of Mauritius have a right to know about developments on the island.

Personal life

Selvon resides on Royal Road in Grand-Gaube and remains actively engaged in both political and legal spheres, advocating for social justice and the rule of law.