V. K. Krishna Menon

Krishna Menon led the Indian delegation to the UN, where he became a prominent voice for decolonization and non-alignment. He played a key role in the Korean War armistice negotiations and advocated for the admission of China to the UN.

Krishna Menon helped draft the Panchsheel, or Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, which were incorporated into the Sino-Indian Agreement on Tibet. The principles became a cornerstone of India's foreign policy and influenced the Non-Aligned Movement.

As Defense Minister, Krishna Menon oversaw India's military response to the Chinese invasion. India suffered a decisive defeat, leading to widespread criticism of Menon's leadership and his eventual resignation from the post.

Following India's defeat in the Sino-Indian War, Krishna Menon resigned as Defense Minister under pressure from the Congress party and public opinion. His resignation marked the end of his tenure in high office.