George Habash vs Giani Zail Singh

Habash founded the PFLP as a Marxist-Leninist organization dedicated to armed struggle against Israel. The group became known for hijackings and other operations, positioning itself as a radical alternative to Fatah.

Habash orchestrated a series of hijackings, including the Dawson's Field hijackings where three planes were blown up in Jordan. The operations aimed to internationalize the Palestinian cause but led to the Black September conflict with Jordan.

Habash strongly opposed the Oslo Accords, denouncing them as a surrender. He led the PFLP in forming the Alliance of Palestinian Forces, a coalition of rejectionist groups that opposed the peace process.

Habash resigned as General Secretary of the PFLP due to health reasons, handing leadership to Abu Ali Mustafa. He remained a symbolic figure in the Palestinian left until his death in 2008.

Giani Zail Singh was appointed as the Chief Minister of Punjab, serving from 1972 to 1977. He implemented land reforms and focused on agricultural development, strengthening the Congress party in the state.

Giani Zail Singh was appointed as India's Home Minister under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He handled internal security matters during a period of rising insurgency in Punjab and other regions.

Giani Zail Singh was elected as the 7th President of India, becoming the first Sikh to hold the office. He served from 1982 to 1987, a period marked by the Punjab insurgency and Operation Blue Star.

President Giani Zail Singh was in office during Operation Blue Star, the military action ordered by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to remove Sikh militants from the Golden Temple. The operation caused significant damage and loss of life.

President Giani Zail Singh was in office during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that followed Indira Gandhi's assassination. He was criticized for not taking stronger action to stop the violence, which resulted in thousands of deaths.