Myanmar’s Managed Elections and Implications for India’s Strategic Calculus

 

Author : Sreeparna Banerjee

Published on: Feb 02, 2026

 

As Myanmar’s military regime marks five years since its February 2021 coup that overthrew the democratically elected government, the country remains mired in political instability and conflict. The three-phased elections, concluded on 25 January 2026 and widely regarded as a managed exercise, are unlikely to restore legitimacy or calm, highlighting the continuing challenges to stability.

 

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