Sveinn Bjornsson vs Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy

Björnsson was appointed Regent of Iceland in 1941, acting as head of state during the Danish king's absence due to the German occupation of Denmark. He exercised royal powers until the establishment of the republic.

Sveinn Björnsson was elected as the first President of Iceland after the country declared full independence from Denmark. He was chosen by the Althing (parliament) to serve as head of state, marking the establishment of the republic.

Björnsson was re-elected as president in 1945 without opposition, reflecting broad political consensus. He continued to serve as a unifying figure during Iceland's early years as a republic.

Björnsson was re-elected for a third term unopposed, continuing his role as head of state. His presidency was marked by stability and the consolidation of Iceland's democratic institutions.

Björnsson died in office on January 25, 1952, after serving as president for nearly eight years. His death led to the first presidential election in Iceland, which was won by Ásgeir Ásgeirsson.

YSR led the Indian National Congress to a landslide victory in the 2004 Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, defeating incumbent N. Chandrababu Naidu. He became Chief Minister, promising welfare and rural development.

YSR launched the Indiramma housing scheme, aiming to provide free houses to all landless poor families in Andhra Pradesh. The program constructed millions of homes, but faced allegations of corruption and incomplete projects.

YSR introduced the Rajiv Arogyasri health insurance scheme, providing free tertiary healthcare to Below Poverty Line families. The program covered critical illnesses and surgeries, becoming a model for other states.

YSR died when his helicopter crashed in the Nallamala forest in Andhra Pradesh. The crash killed all nine on board, including YSR and his aides. His death triggered massive public mourning and political upheaval.