Marwan Barghouti vs S. Nijalingappa

Barghouti was a key leader of the Second Intifada, organizing protests and armed resistance against Israeli occupation. He founded the Tanzim, a Fatah-linked militia, and was accused of orchestrating attacks that killed Israelis.

Barghouti was arrested by Israeli forces in April 2002 and later convicted of murder for his role in attacks during the Second Intifada. He was sentenced to five life terms in 2004, becoming a symbol of Palestinian resistance.

Barghouti was elected to the Palestinian Legislative Council in 2006 while in prison, running as a candidate for Fatah. His election highlighted his continued political influence and popularity among Palestinians.

Barghouti became a central figure in Palestinian calls for a prisoner exchange, with many comparing him to Nelson Mandela. He was proposed as a unifying leader who could bridge Fatah and Hamas, though he remained in prison.

Nijalingappa became Chief Minister of Mysore State (later Karnataka), serving from 1956 to 1958 and again from 1962 to 1968. His tenure focused on agricultural development, irrigation projects, and the establishment of educational institutions.

Nijalingappa was elected President of the Indian National Congress, representing the conservative 'Syndicate' faction. His presidency was marked by growing tensions with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, leading to the party split in 1969.

As Congress President, Nijalingappa was a central figure in the party split when Indira Gandhi was expelled from the party. He led the 'Syndicate' faction, which became the Congress (O), while Gandhi formed the Congress (R). The split weakened the party.

Nijalingappa's Congress (O) faction suffered a crushing defeat in the 1971 general elections, winning only 16 seats compared to Indira Gandhi's Congress (R) landslide. This defeat ended his influence in national politics.