The opposition Mauritian Militant Movement (MMM) party decisively won the elections in coalition with the Militant Socialist Movement (MSM), defeating the governing Mauritian Labour Party (MLP) led coalition.

Once these 62 MPs were decided the Supervisory Electoral Commission chose the eight 'best losers' to prevent any ethnic community or political party from being underrepresented.

[5] The governing Mauritian Labour Party promised to raise civil servants' wages and reduce the prices of drinks while the main opposition attacked corruption.

[7] Observers from the Southern African Development Community praised the election for its efficient and fair conduct and the high turnout.

[9] Gender activists were disappointed with the results which saw only four seats won by women, a decline on the previous election in 1995.