Gamini Dissanayake vs Purnomo Yusgiantoro

Dissanayake was appointed Minister of Agriculture in the UNP government under President Jayewardene. He implemented agricultural modernization programs, including irrigation projects and the promotion of high-yield crops, contributing to Sri Lanka's Green Revolution.

Dissanayake was assassinated by an LTTE suicide bomber during an election rally in Colombo. The bomb killed him and over 50 others. His death occurred just weeks before the presidential election, which was subsequently won by Chandrika Kumaratunga.

Dissanayake was selected as the presidential candidate for the United National Party (UNP) in the 1994 presidential election. He was a prominent UNP politician and had served as a minister under Presidents Jayewardene and Premadasa.

Purnomo Yusgiantoro was appointed as Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. He oversaw the country's oil, gas, and mining sectors during a period of high commodity prices.

Purnomo Yusgiantoro served as President of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for one year. He represented Indonesia's interests in global oil market negotiations, though Indonesia later suspended its OPEC membership.

Purnomo Yusgiantoro implemented a reduction in fuel subsidies, raising gasoline and diesel prices by 44% and 22% respectively. The policy aimed to reduce the budget deficit but sparked public protests and inflation.

Purnomo Yusgiantoro was appointed as Indonesia's Minister of Defense in the final cabinet of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. He oversaw military modernization and defense policy, including the purchase of new equipment.