In 1990, Ramkalawan preached a sermon, broadcast on the national radio station, in which he questioned the practices of the one-party government[4] and advocated for greater freedom, respect for human rights and observance of the rule of law in the country.[2] Although his broadcast was cut, Ramkalawan distributed copies of sermons criticizing the government.[3] In 1991, while still a priest, he joined fellow dissidents Roger Mancienne and Jean-François Ferrari to form the underground Parti Seselwa.