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# Unit 1 - Social and Economic Development in Mauritius Since 1988: Achievements and Challenges ## Topic 3 - Constitutional and Political Developments in Mauritius (1968 - 1992) **1810** - The British conquered Mauritius. **1967 (August)** - General election to decide the issue of independence. **...

# Unit 1 - Social and Economic Development in Mauritius Since 1988: Achievements and Challenges ## Topic 3 - Constitutional and Political Developments in Mauritius (1968 - 1992) **1810** - The British conquered Mauritius. **1967 (August)** - General election to decide the issue of independence. **1965** - Britain excised Chagos Archipelago from Mauritius. **1968 (January)** - A riot broke in Port Louis. Integration with Britain meant that link with Britain would remain and the British would control matters such as defense, foreign affairs and certain constitutional decisions. ### Main Political Party (1967) | Party | Leader | |---|---| | Independence Party | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam | | Parti Mauricien Social Democrate | Sir Gaetan Duval | **Mauritius Labour Party (MLP)** led by Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam **Comite D'Action Musulman (CAM)** led by Sir Abdool Razack Mohamed **Independent Forward Bloc (IFB)** led by Sookdeo Bissoondoyal ### Riot in Port Louis: * **January 1968** * Violent clashes between two gangs in Port Louis. * Turn into inter-ethnic riots and led to social tension in Mauritius. * Loss of life and property. * To restore order, help was sought from British troops. * A state of emergency was imposed for a period until the situation stabilised. **Mauritius is a Plural Society** * Various ethnic groups * Ancestral cultures * Harmony among most citizens * Islands forming part of the Mauritian Nation