Answer:
(i) Myanmar gained independence in 1948 and
became a democracy; but in 1962 democracy ended with a military coup.
(ii)
In 1990, elections were held for the first time after 30 years. The National
League for Democracy led by Aung San Suu Kyi won the elections.
(iii)
But the military leaders refused to step down and did not recognise the
election results. Instead, they put Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest. Instead
of house arrest, Suu Kyi continued to campaign for democracy and does so till
today.
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