However, voting did not take place for 48 seats in which the Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League (AFPFL) candidates ran unopposed.

[2] After the election, U Nu, leader of the AFPFL, temporarily retired to reform the party and its policies.

[4] The AFPFL, National United Front (NUF) and smaller parties participated in the election.

[1] Due to the security situation, the army was told to ensure free and fair elections but not to intimidate voters.

[1] Students in the capital Rangoon had threatened to cause disorder after one of their leaders was killed by police, however this did not materialise.