Himanta Biswa Sarma vs Salim Ahmed Salim

Himanta Biswa Sarma left the Indian National Congress and joined the BJP, citing differences with Congress leadership. This move significantly strengthened the BJP in Assam and led to his rise as a key leader.

As a senior minister in the Assam government, Sarma oversaw the final publication of the updated NRC, which excluded 1.9 million people. This process aimed to identify illegal immigrants but faced criticism for errors.

Sarma became Chief Minister of Assam after the BJP-led alliance won the state elections. He succeeded Sarbananda Sonowal and focused on infrastructure, health, and education.

Salim Ahmed Salim was appointed Tanzania's ambassador to China, strengthening diplomatic ties between the two countries. He played a key role in fostering the Tanzania-China relationship, including support for the TAZARA railway project.

Salim served as Tanzania's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 1970 to 1980. He was a prominent voice for African liberation movements and anti-apartheid causes, chairing the UN Special Committee on Decolonization.

Salim was elected Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), serving from 1989 to 2001. He led the organization through the end of apartheid in South Africa and the transition to the African Union.

As OAU Secretary-General, Salim oversaw the transition from the OAU to the African Union (AU) in 2001. He helped draft the AU's founding documents and facilitated the launch of the new continental body.