Multiple choice

Which of the following was the reason owing to which Thaksin Shinawtra, the Thai Prime Minister resigned even after his victory in the general elections?

(A) He got very marginal victory in general elections (B) Main opposition parties boycotted the poll and they did not accept the results of the election. (C) He was found guilty of manipulating results of the elections in his favour

  1. Only (A)

  2. Only (B)

  3. Only (C)

  4. Both (B) and (C)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Thaksin Shinawatra resigned as Prime Minister of Thailand in 2006 after a snap election that was boycotted by major opposition parties, leading to mass protests and a political stalemate.

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