[1] The Labour Party in various coalitions with the IFB, CAM and PMSD ruled Mauritius from the time of independence in 1968 to 1982, even cancelling the 1972 elections in order to stay in power.

Coincidentally during that week MMM-leader Jugnauth was on an official visit in India, and PSM-leader Boodhoo was off-duty due to an illness.

Paul Bérenger's authoritarian behaviour was sternly opposed by the MMM-PSM alliance, thus leading to the sacking of Gaëtan Essoo, then director general of the MBC and elections being called again in 1983.

Gloire à toi, île Maurice, Ô ma mère patrie, Fraîche est ta beauté, Doux est ton parfum, Nous voici tous debout, Comme un seul peuple, Une seule nation, En paix, justice et liberté, Pays bien-aimé, Que Dieu te bénisse, Aujourd'hui et toujours.

Critics consider that the national anthem failed to inspire the people during not-so-prosperous times of the economy when communalism and casteism made headway.

[8] The unrest during 1969 clashes between Muslims and Creoles and the football tournaments until 1980 conducted on community basis are commonly quoted to show the indifference.