Bidhan Chandra Roy vs Kausea Natano

Bidhan Chandra Roy was sworn in as the Chief Minister of West Bengal, serving until his death in 1962. He led the Congress government and focused on rebuilding the state after the partition of Bengal.

Roy oversaw the development of the Kolkata Metropolitan Area, including the construction of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation building, the expansion of the city's infrastructure, and the establishment of the Kolkata Port Trust.

Roy played a key role in establishing the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, the first IIT in India. The institution became a premier engineering college and a model for technical education in the country.

Roy introduced the West Bengal Health Scheme, a pioneering health insurance program for government employees. The scheme provided medical coverage and became a model for other states.

Roy died in office in 1962, leaving a legacy as a physician and builder of modern West Bengal. His birthday, July 1, is celebrated as National Doctors' Day in India in his honor.

Natano was elected Prime Minister after the 2019 general election, succeeding Enele Sopoaga. He formed a government committed to continuing Tuvalu's climate activism and strengthening ties with international partners.

Natano supported constitutional amendments to declare Tuvalu's statehood permanent regardless of sea-level rise. The amendment aimed to ensure Tuvalu's continued recognition as a sovereign state even if its physical territory becomes uninhabitable.

Natano signed a bilateral treaty with Australia establishing the Falepili Union, which provided Tuvalu with climate resilience funding and a pathway for Tuvaluans to migrate to Australia. The treaty also included security cooperation provisions.

Natano was defeated in the 2024 Tuvaluan general election, losing his parliamentary seat. Feleti Teo succeeded him as Prime Minister, ending Natano's term.