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Parliamentary elections were held in Laos on 24 April 1960 to elect members of the National Assembly, the lower chamber of Parliament. [1] The result was a victory for the Committee for the Defence of the National Interests, which won 34 of the 59 seats. [2]
| Party | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee for the Defence of National Interests | 34 | New | |
| Lao People's Rally | 17 | –16 | |
| Lao Patriotic Front | 0 | –9 | |
| Peace and Neutrality Party | 0 | –4 | |
| Independents | 8 | +4 | |
| Total | 59 | –1 | |
| Source: Nohlen et al. | |||
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