B. S. Yediyurappa vs Wim Kok

Yediyurappa became Chief Minister of Karnataka for the first time in November 2007, leading a BJP-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government. His term lasted only seven days after the JD(S) withdrew support, making it one of the shortest tenures in Karnataka history.

Yediyurappa led the BJP to victory in the 2008 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election, forming the first BJP government in South India. He served as Chief Minister from 2008 to 2011, focusing on infrastructure projects and irrigation schemes.

Yediyurappa resigned as Chief Minister in July 2011 following allegations of corruption in the mining sector, as highlighted by the Lokayukta report. His resignation marked a significant political setback for the BJP in Karnataka.

Yediyurappa became Chief Minister for a third time in July 2019 after the BJP formed a government following the collapse of the Congress-JD(S) coalition. He served until July 2021, overseeing the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yediyurappa resigned as Chief Minister in July 2021, complying with the BJP's policy of rotating leadership. His resignation paved the way for Basavaraj Bommai to become Chief Minister, marking the end of his direct control over Karnataka's government.

Kok's government implemented the 'Polder Model' of consensus-based economic policy, involving tripartite negotiations between government, unions, and employers. This led to wage moderation, reduced unemployment, and strong economic growth. The Netherlands experienced the 'Dutch Miracle' of low inflation and high employment.

Kok became prime minister after leading the PvdA to victory in the 1994 election. He formed the first 'Purple' coalition (PvdA, VVD, D66) without the Christian Democrats, ending 80 years of Christian Democratic dominance. This marked a shift toward secular, centrist governance.

Dutch peacekeepers under UN command failed to prevent the massacre of over 8,000 Bosniak men and boys in Srebrenica. The Kok government accepted political responsibility for the failure, leading to the resignation of the entire cabinet in 2002 after a critical report. This was a major foreign policy disaster.

Kok's government passed a law allowing same-sex marriage, making the Netherlands the first country in the world to legalize it. The law granted same-sex couples full marriage rights, including adoption. This was a landmark in LGBTQ+ rights globally.

Kok resigned along with his entire cabinet following the publication of the NIOD report on Srebrenica. The report concluded that the Dutch government bore political responsibility for the massacre. This ended his tenure as prime minister, though he remained respected for his economic achievements.