Summary
Sebastien Pillay (born 26 January 1978) is a Seychelles politician. He has served as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly since 28 October 2020.
Sebastien Pillay | |
|---|---|
 Pillay in 2020 | |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| Assumed office 28 October 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Wavel Ramkalawan |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Constituency | Proportional list |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 January 1978 |
| Political party | United Seychelles |
Biography edit
Sebastien Pillay was born on 26 January 1978. He received a Bachelor of Education (2004) from Edith Cowan University and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership & Innovation (2008) from the University of Warwick. Pillay first worked as a mathematics teacher. After receiving promotions within the Department of Education, he then became a Lecturer at the University of Seychelles.[1]
Pillay was first elected to the National Assembly in 2011 on the United Seychelles (then called "People's Party") list. He was re-elected as a list candidate in 2016 and 2020.[1] He was sworn in as the Leader of the Opposition for the Assembly term beginning 28 October 2020.[2]
Pillay was a member of the Electoral Assessment Mission for the 2015 United Kingdom general election.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "Hon. Sebastien Pillay". The National Assembly of Seychelles. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ Laurence, Daniel (28 October 2020). "Seychelles' National Assembly, controlled by the president's party, is sworn in". www.seychellesnewsagency.com. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ "Parliamentarian Sebastien Pillay to observe UK general election". Seychelles Nation. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
