Ali Benflis vs N. Chandrababu Naidu

Ali Benflis was appointed Prime Minister of Algeria on August 27, 2000, by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, succeeding Ahmed Benbitour. His appointment marked the beginning of a close political alliance with Bouteflika, as he implemented the president's policies.

Benflis's government implemented the Civil Concord law in 2000, offering amnesty to Islamist fighters who surrendered, as part of Bouteflika's national reconciliation policy. The law helped reduce violence in the Algerian Civil War, leading to the surrender of thousands of insurgents.

Benflis resigned as Prime Minister on May 5, 2003, after nearly three years in office. His resignation followed a power struggle with President Bouteflika, who sought to consolidate control, leading to Benflis's replacement by Ahmed Ouyahia.

Benflis ran as the main opposition candidate against President Bouteflika in the 2004 presidential election, after breaking with the FLN. He campaigned on a platform of political reform and anti-corruption, but lost to Bouteflika, who won with 85% of the vote amid allegations of fraud.

Benflis was arrested in June 2019 on corruption charges related to his time as prime minister, as part of a crackdown on former officials after Bouteflika's resignation. He was sentenced to five years in prison in 2020, though the charges were widely seen as politically motivated.

Naidu unveiled 'Vision 2020', a comprehensive plan to transform Andhra Pradesh into a developed state by 2020. The plan focused on IT, biotechnology, infrastructure, and education, attracting global investment.

Naidu became Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh after the death of N. T. Rama Rao. He focused on economic reforms, IT development, and infrastructure, transforming Hyderabad into a global tech hub.

Naidu's Telugu Desam Party was defeated by the Congress-led coalition in the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections. The loss ended his nine-year tenure as Chief Minister, attributed to rural discontent and anti-incumbency.

Naidu led the TDP to victory in the 2014 Andhra Pradesh elections after the state's bifurcation. He became the first CM of the residual state, focusing on rebuilding Amaravati as the new capital.

Naidu initiated the construction of Amaravati as the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, designed as a world-class greenfield city. The project involved land pooling and attracted international investment, but faced delays and cost overruns.

Naidu was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh CID in connection with the Skill Development Corporation scam, alleging misappropriation of funds. He was remanded to judicial custody, marking a major political setback.