By parading a White Elephant and draping himself in rubies, Myanmar’s military ruler is seeking to convince his people he’s the successor to the country’s great kings. He hopes to be elected president—but his plan could backfire.
Read Praveen Swami's column here: https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/why-white-elephant-democracy-will-fuel-civil-war-in-myanmar-instability-in-indias-northeast/1304233/