Andrew Holness vs Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Holness's government pursued economic growth policies, including tax reform, infrastructure investment, and debt reduction. These policies led to improved economic indicators, but critics argued they benefited the wealthy disproportionately.

Holness led the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to victory in the 2016 general election, becoming Prime Minister. His election marked a return to JLP rule after four years of PNP government.

Holness led the JLP to a landslide victory in the 2020 general election, securing a second term. The election was held during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Holness's handling of the crisis was a key factor.

As Defense Secretary under President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Gotabaya Rajapaksa oversaw the military campaign against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The war ended in 2009 with the defeat of the LTTE, but was marked by allegations of civilian casualties and human rights abuses.

Rajapaksa won the presidential election with a landslide victory, securing 52.25% of the vote. His campaign focused on national security and economic development, appealing to Sinhalese Buddhist nationalism.

Under Rajapaksa's presidency, Sri Lanka faced its worst economic crisis since independence, with shortages of food, fuel, and medicine. The government defaulted on its foreign debt for the first time in history, leading to widespread protests.

Following massive protests and the occupation of the presidential palace, Rajapaksa fled to the Maldives and then Singapore. He resigned as president via email, ending his presidency in disgrace.