[1] The National Assembly was elected indirectly by the basic democracy electoral college system.

Political parties were banned and the elections were held on a non-partisan basis.

[2][3] The National Assembly had been suspended in 1958 after President Iskandar Ali Mirza introduced martial law.

[4] Campaigning took place in male-dominated teashops and candidates' homes, often involving meals to attract voters.

[1] The newly elected National Assembly convened for its first meeting on 8 June.