Artur Mas vs Jawaharlal Nehru

Mas was elected as the 129th President of the Government of Catalonia, succeeding Jos

After a large pro-independence demonstration on September 11, 2012, Mas shifted his political position from autonomy to supporting Catalan independence. He called early elections and campaigned on a platform of self-determination, marking a major change in Catalan politics.

Mas's government organized a non-binding consultation on Catalan independence on November 9, 2014, despite a Spanish constitutional court suspension. Over 2.3 million people participated, with 80% voting for independence. The event was symbolic but led to legal charges against Mas.

Mas stepped down as President of Catalonia to facilitate the election of Carles Puigdemont as his successor, after failing to secure enough support for his own re-election. This move allowed the pro-independence coalition to continue its agenda.

Mas was convicted of disobedience for organizing the 2014 consultation and banned from holding public office for two years. The ban effectively ended his political career, though he remained influential in the independence movement.

Nehru, deeply affected by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, joined the Indian independence movement. He became a key leader in the Indian National Congress, advocating for non-violent resistance against British rule.

Nehru was elected President of the Indian National Congress at its Lahore session, where he declared Purna Swaraj (complete independence) as the party's goal. This marked a shift from dominion status to full independence.

Nehru, alongside Gandhi, led the Quit India Movement, demanding an end to British rule. He was arrested and imprisoned for nearly three years, but the movement intensified pressure on Britain to leave India.

Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India, delivering his 'Tryst with Destiny' speech. He led the nation through partition, integration of princely states, and the drafting of a secular, democratic constitution.

Nehru co-founded the Non-Aligned Movement with Tito, Nasser, and Sukarno, advocating for a third way during the Cold War. This positioned India as a leader of developing nations, promoting peace and decolonization.