Abdulla Yameen vs Subramanian Swamy

Yameen was elected President of the Maldives, succeeding Mohamed Nasheed. His presidency was marked by authoritarian tendencies, including crackdowns on political opposition and the judiciary.

Yameen's government arrested and imprisoned former President Nasheed on terrorism charges related to the arrest of a judge. The conviction was widely criticized internationally as politically motivated.

Yameen was defeated in the presidential election by Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, ending his authoritarian rule. The election was seen as a victory for democracy and international pressure.

Yameen was convicted of money laundering and corruption related to the sale of a resort island. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison, though the sentence was later reduced on appeal.

Swamy filed a complaint alleging that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi illegally acquired the National Herald newspaper's assets. The case led to court proceedings and political controversy, damaging the Congress party's image.

Subramanian Swamy filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking de-registration of 15 political parties for alleged corruption and misuse of funds. The court issued notices but the case remained pending, highlighting his anti-corruption activism.

Swamy was nominated to the Rajya Sabha as a BJP member. He became a vocal supporter of Prime Minister Modi's policies, advocating for economic nationalism and Hindu cultural identity, while criticizing the opposition.