Amrullah Saleh vs Madhav Kumar Nepal

Amrullah Saleh was appointed First Vice President under President Ashraf Ghani. He was a vocal critic of the Taliban and advocated for a strong security posture against the insurgency.

Following President Ghani's flight from Kabul as the Taliban captured the city, Saleh claimed the position of caretaker president under the constitution. He declared resistance from the Panjshir Valley, vowing to continue fighting the Taliban.

Saleh, alongside Ahmad Massoud, formed the National Resistance Front (NRF) in the Panjshir Valley. The NRF aimed to resist Taliban rule and negotiate for an inclusive government, but faced military setbacks.

Madhav Kumar Nepal was elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist), a major leftist party. He led the party for over a decade, making it a key player in Nepali politics.

Madhav Nepal served as Deputy Prime Minister in a coalition government led by the Nepali Congress. This was his first high-level government position, though the government was short-lived.

Madhav Kumar Nepal became Prime Minister of Nepal, leading a coalition government of 22 parties. His tenure focused on integrating former Maoist combatants into the army and drafting a new constitution, but was plagued by political infighting.

Madhav Nepal resigned as Prime Minister after failing to extend the term of the Constituent Assembly and resolve the political deadlock over the constitution. His resignation paved the way for a new government led by the Maoists.