Pawan Kumar Chamling vs Walter Nash

Pawan Kumar Chamling became Chief Minister of Sikkim for the first time, leading the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF). His election marked the beginning of a record-breaking tenure that would last 24 years.

Chamling's government imposed a total ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol in Sikkim, citing social and health reasons. The policy was controversial but remained in place for years, impacting tourism and local economy.

Chamling led the SDF to a fifth consecutive victory in the Sikkim Legislative Assembly election, winning all 32 seats. This unprecedented win made him the longest-serving chief minister in India at the time.

Chamling's SDF was defeated by the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha in the 2019 Legislative Assembly election, ending his 24-year rule. The loss marked a major political shift in Sikkim, with anti-incumbency cited as a key factor.

Nash became Prime Minister on 12 December 1957 at the age of 75, leading the Labour Party to victory. He was the oldest person to become prime minister in New Zealand history.

Nash's government introduced the 40-hour work week through the Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration Act. This labor reform aimed to improve working conditions and reduce unemployment.

Nash's Labour government was defeated in the 1960 general election by the National Party under Keith Holyoake. This ended his three-year term as prime minister.