Biplab Kumar Deb vs Retno Marsudi

Biplab Kumar Deb was sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of Tripura after the party won a landslide victory in the state assembly election, ending 25 years of Left Front rule.

Deb claimed that internet and satellite technology existed during the Mahabharata era. The statement was widely ridiculed, drawing criticism for promoting pseudoscience.

Deb resigned as Chief Minister ahead of the 2023 Tripura assembly election, following a leadership change by the BJP. He was replaced by Manik Saha.

Retno Marsudi was appointed as Indonesia's Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Joko Widodo, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Her appointment marked a milestone for gender representation in Indonesian politics.

Retno Marsudi delivered a speech at the UN Security Council urging recognition of Palestinian statehood. She emphasized Indonesia's consistent support for a two-state solution and criticized Israeli settlements in occupied territories.

Retno Marsudi chaired the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting during Indonesia's ASEAN chairmanship. She focused on maintaining regional stability amid the Myanmar crisis and navigating great power competition between the US and China.

Retno Marsudi coordinated the evacuation of over 1,000 Indonesian citizens from Sudan during the 2023 conflict. The operation involved diplomatic negotiations and logistical coordination, successfully bringing citizens to safety.