Didier Burkhalter vs Narayan Datt Tiwari

Burkhalter was elected to the Federal Council and headed the Federal Department of Home Affairs from 2012 to 2019. He oversaw health, social security, and cultural policies, including reforms to the healthcare system.

Burkhalter was elected President of the Swiss Confederation for 2014, focusing on foreign policy and European relations. He chaired the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) during a critical period of the Ukraine crisis.

As OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Burkhalter mediated efforts to de-escalate the Ukraine crisis, including the Geneva Statement of April 2014. He worked to facilitate dialogue between Russia, Ukraine, and Western powers, though with limited success.

Burkhalter worked to strengthen Switzerland's bilateral agreements with the European Union, particularly in areas of research and education. He advocated for continued Swiss participation in EU programs like Horizon 2020.

Burkhalter announced his resignation from the Federal Council, effective at the end of 2019. He cited personal reasons and a desire to pursue new opportunities. His departure marked the end of a significant political career.

Narayan Datt Tiwari was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, leading the Congress government. His first tenure focused on land reforms and education, but was cut short by the fall of the Congress government at the centre.

Tiwari returned as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for a second term. His tenure saw the implementation of the Mandal Commission recommendations and faced challenges from the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

After the creation of Uttarakhand, Tiwari was appointed as the first Chief Minister of the new state. He oversaw the initial development and infrastructure projects in the hill state.

At the age of 89, Tiwari was embroiled in a paternity scandal when a woman claimed he was the father of her child. DNA tests confirmed his paternity, leading to public controversy and damage to his reputation.