When Criminals Enter the Chamber
By: Lin Thit (M.A.)
On March 30, the so-called “elected representatives” entered the Parliament building, which had stood hollow and deserted for the past five years. Though they arrived claiming to represent different constituencies, in reality, they represent only one man: the power-hungry military leader, Min Aung Hlaing.
Min Aung Hlaing carefully orchestrated this election to ensure that the handpicked puppets surrounding him would ultimately appoint him President. At the same time, he strategically managed the transfer of military authority to maintain firm control over the armed forces.
Yet his actions reveal a deep sense of insecurity. Even as he prepares to assume the presidency, the mere appearance of stepping away from the Commander-in-Chief position—even symbolically—seems to leave him deeply unsettled. Reports even emerged, both pitiful and absurd, claiming that during farewell ceremonies at Zeyar Thiri Beikman, he wept so uncontrollably that commemorative photo sessions had to be canceled before he abruptly left the venue.
After five years of systematically destroying the nation and weakening the military institution itself, while shamefully surrendering national sovereignty to foreign interests, he has shown no remorse. Instead, he continues praising his own so-called “achievements,” exposing the emptiness of his leadership and the shallowness of his character.
Regardless of the titles he adopts, Min Aung Hlaing remains a military leader responsible for countless war crimes against his own people and for leading an unlawful rebellion against the state. Now, he seeks to exchange his military uniform for a civilian suit and presidential robes, hoping to continue his rule of destruction under a different appearance.
For years, he accused the people’s elected civilian government of voter fraud to conceal his own obsession with becoming president. By seizing the presidency through this sham process, he has finally and unmistakably exposed the depth of that ambition.
The Global Response: A Cold Shoulder
In democratic countries, presidential inaugurations are moments of national pride. International leaders and embassies typically send congratulatory messages and formal greetings in accordance with diplomatic tradition.
However, for this illegitimate inauguration, born from a sham election rejected by both the people and much of the international community, the response has been striking.
Silence from the Democratic World
Not a single respected democratic nation openly recognized the event or issued meaningful support.
Limited Recognition
Apart from a handful of authoritarian allies offering symbolic gestures, the global community largely turned its back on the ceremony.
This international isolation serves as a reminder that, despite the complexities of global politics, human dignity and moral standards still carry weight. It sends a clear message to blood-stained war criminals: no matter how many times you change your clothes, you cannot erase the stain of blood or wash away dishonor.
Conclusion
The current parliamentary stage, assembled according to Min Aung Hlaing’s wishes, carries no genuine representation of the people’s voice or interests. This gathering is not a legitimate legislative body. Rather, it resembles a network assembled to rubber-stamp and legitimize the unlawful outcomes produced by a group that seized power through force and violence.
This article is curated and edited to strengthen the revolution and encourage diverse perspectives among the public. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of People’s Goal. Readers are encouraged to comment, engage, and discuss.