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General elections were held in Mauritius on 21 October 1963. [1] The result was a victory for the Labour Party, which won 19 of the 40 seats. [2]
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General elections were held in Mauritius on 21 October 1963. [1] The result was a victory for the Labour Party, which won 19 of the 40 seats. [2]
| Party | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Party | 19 | –5 | |
| Mauritian Social Democrat Party | 8 | +5 | |
| Independent Forward Bloc | 7 | +1 | |
| Muslim Committee of Action | 4 | –1 | |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 40 | 0 | |
| Source: Electoral Commission, African Elections Database | |||
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