1978 Burmese general election

1978 Burmese general election

1–15 January 1978
All 464 seats in the People's Assembly
Turnout	93.3%
First party   Leader Ne Win Party BSPP Leader since 4 July 1962 Seats won 464 Seat change 13
President before election Ne Win BSPP President Ne Win BSPP

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General elections were held in Burma between 1 and 15 January 1978.^[1] The country was a one-party state at the time, with the Burma Socialist Programme Party as the sole legal party.^[2] It therefore won all 464 seats in People's Assembly. Voter turnout was reported to be 93.3%.^[1]