Georgy Malenkov vs V. D. Savarkar

As Premier, Malenkov advocated for a shift in Soviet economic priorities toward consumer goods and light industry, and promoted peaceful coexistence with the West. This 'New Course' was a departure from Stalinist heavy industry focus, but was abandoned after his fall.

Following Stalin's death on March 5, 1953, Malenkov became Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Premier) of the Soviet Union. He initially held power alongside Khrushchev and Beria, but was soon outmaneuvered and forced to share leadership.

Malenkov was removed from the premiership in February 1955, replaced by Bulganin. He was demoted to Minister of Electric Power Stations, losing his position as the top Soviet leader after Khrushchev consolidated power and criticized his policies.

Malenkov was expelled from the Communist Party in 1961 for his involvement in the 'Anti-Party Group' that attempted to remove Khrushchev in 1957. He was sent into internal exile, ending his political career permanently.

Savarkar published 'The Indian War of Independence, 1857', a historical account that portrayed the 1857 rebellion as a unified national struggle for freedom. The book was banned by the British government for its revolutionary content.

Savarkar was arrested and convicted for his involvement in the Nasik Conspiracy Case, which involved the assassination of a British official. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and transported to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman Islands.

Savarkar wrote 'Hindutva: Who is a Hindu?', defining Hindutva as a cultural and national identity based on the land of India and its Hindu heritage. This ideology became the foundation of Hindu nationalism.

Savarkar was released from prison after serving 27 years, following a series of petitions and negotiations. He was placed under restrictions and required to refrain from political activities for a period.

Savarkar was arrested and tried for conspiracy in the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. He was acquitted due to lack of evidence, but the trial damaged his reputation and deepened political divisions.