Gamini Dissanayake vs Lord Elgin

Dissanayake was appointed Minister of Agriculture in the UNP government under President Jayewardene. He implemented agricultural modernization programs, including irrigation projects and the promotion of high-yield crops, contributing to Sri Lanka's Green Revolution.

Dissanayake was assassinated by an LTTE suicide bomber during an election rally in Colombo. The bomb killed him and over 50 others. His death occurred just weeks before the presidential election, which was subsequently won by Chandrika Kumaratunga.

Dissanayake was selected as the presidential candidate for the United National Party (UNP) in the 1994 presidential election. He was a prominent UNP politician and had served as a minister under Presidents Jayewardene and Premadasa.

Lord Elgin served as Viceroy of India from 1894 to 1899. His tenure was marked by the growing strength of the Indian National Congress, which held its annual sessions with increasing demands for political reforms. He also dealt with the devastating famine of 1896-1897.

Lord Elgin authorized a military expedition to relieve the British garrison at Chitral in the North-West Frontier. The successful relief operation secured British control over the strategic region, but it also involved heavy casualties and was part of the ongoing 'Great Game' with Russia.

Under Lord Elgin's viceroyalty, the Indian National Congress grew in influence, holding its annual sessions with increasing attendance and more assertive demands for political reforms, including the expansion of legislative councils and Indian representation in the civil service.

During Lord Elgin's viceroyalty, a severe famine struck large parts of India, affecting millions. The British government's relief efforts were criticized as inadequate, leading to widespread suffering and mortality. The famine highlighted the shortcomings of colonial famine policy.