Alexander De Croo vs Farooq Abdullah

Alexander De Croo became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Pensions in the Di Rupo government. He later served as Minister of Development Cooperation and Minister of Finance, gaining experience in coalition governance.

De Croo became Prime Minister of Belgium, leading a seven-party coalition government. His appointment ended a 16-month political deadlock after the 2019 elections, with a focus on COVID-19 recovery and economic reforms.

De Croo's government managed the COVID-19 pandemic, including lockdowns, vaccination rollout, and economic support. Belgium faced high infection rates and criticism over hospital capacity, but the vaccination campaign eventually reached high coverage.

De Croo hosted the NATO summit in Brussels, where leaders discussed defense spending, Afghanistan withdrawal, and relations with Russia. The summit reaffirmed NATO's collective defense commitments.

De Croo's government responded to the energy crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine war, implementing price caps and subsidies for households. Belgium also faced high inflation, leading to social unrest and strikes.

After his father Sheikh Abdullah's death, Farooq Abdullah became the president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. He inherited the party's leadership and the complex political legacy of his father, including the demand for autonomy.

Farooq Abdullah became Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir for the first time after his father's death. He formed a government with the National Conference. His tenure was marked by tensions with the central government and the rise of militancy.

Farooq Abdullah's government was dismissed by Governor Jagmohan under Article 356, with allegations of corruption and separatist sympathies. His dismissal sparked protests and deepened the alienation of Kashmiris. It was widely seen as a political move by the central government.

Farooq Abdullah signed an accord with Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, leading to his return as Chief Minister after the 1986 election. The accord was criticized as a compromise of autonomy. His second term saw the rise of armed insurgency in Kashmir.

Farooq Abdullah's National Conference formed a coalition government with the Congress after the 2002 election, with Mufti Mohammad Sayeed as Chief Minister. Abdullah served as a Union Minister in the UPA government. This period saw a reduction in militancy.