Mireya Moscoso vs Shyama Prasad Mukherjee

Mireya Moscoso won the 1999 presidential election as the candidate of the Arnulfista Party, becoming the first woman to hold the office in Panama. Her victory was seen as a continuation of the legacy of her late husband, Arnulfo Arias.

Moscoso's presidency focused on economic growth, social programs, and the administration of the Panama Canal, which had been fully transferred to Panama in 1999. Her tenure was marked by political scandals and allegations of corruption, but she completed her term.

On December 31, 1999, the Panama Canal was formally transferred from the United States to Panama, a process overseen by President Moscoso. This event fulfilled the Torrijos-Carter Treaties and marked a major milestone in Panamanian sovereignty.

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh in Delhi, a right-wing political party that advocated for Hindu nationalism and opposed the appeasement of minorities. The party later evolved into the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Mukherjee campaigned for the abrogation of Article 370, which granted special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir. He argued that the provision undermined national integration and called for its removal.

Mukherjee was arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir government for entering the state without a permit to protest discriminatory laws. He died in detention under mysterious circumstances, leading to allegations of foul play.