Analysts suggest that a majority of the candidates participating in the election are perceived as allies of the military. The United Nations has also voiced concerns, describing the electoral environment as one characterized by violence and repression. One UN official referred to the process as "a theatre of the absurd," highlighting the lack of credibility perceived by international observers.

The military seized power in February 2021, overthrowing the elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. The coup triggered widespread protests and a civil war that continues to destabilize the country. Suu Kyi was detained following the coup, and faces numerous charges that have been widely condemned as politically motivated.

The election is being conducted in three phases, with the second and third phases scheduled for later dates. However, large areas of the country, particularly those experiencing active conflict, were excluded from the initial phase of voting. Reports indicate low voter turnout, further undermining the legitimacy of the process.

The international community has largely condemned the election. Critics argue that the exclusion of opposition parties and the suppression of dissent render the vote neither free nor fair. The outcome of the election is expected to further consolidate the military's control over Myanmar, despite ongoing resistance from various ethnic armed groups and pro-democracy movements. The next phases of the election will be closely monitored by international observers, though their access is severely limited by the junta.