Ali Khamenei vs P. A. Sangma

As President during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988), Khamenei supported the war effort and the use of child soldiers. He played a key role in Iran's acceptance of UN Security Council Resolution 598, ending the war after massive casualties.

After the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, Khamenei was elected Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts. He succeeded Khomeini as the highest authority in Iran, with control over the military, judiciary, and media.

Under Khamenei's leadership, Iran expanded its nuclear program, including uranium enrichment. This led to international sanctions and tensions, but Khamenei also issued a fatwa against nuclear weapons, creating a complex stance.

Following the disputed 2009 presidential election, Khamenei endorsed the victory of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and ordered a crackdown on the Green Movement protests. Hundreds were killed, thousands arrested, and the movement was suppressed.

P. A. Sangma was elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament. He served in this role until 1998, becoming the first Speaker from the northeastern region.

Sangma, along with Sharad Pawar and Tariq Anwar, founded the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) after being expelled from the Indian National Congress for challenging Sonia Gandhi's leadership.

Sangma contested the Indian presidential election as a candidate backed by the NCP and some opposition parties. He lost to Pranab Mukherjee, securing about 32% of the vote.

Sangma died of a cardiac arrest in New Delhi. His death was widely mourned, and he was remembered for his contributions to Indian politics and representation of the Northeast.