Justin Trudeau vs Sheikh Abdullah

Trudeau led the Liberal Party to a majority government victory, defeating Stephen Harper's Conservatives. His campaign focused on 'real change' and included promises of electoral reform, legalizing cannabis, and running deficits to stimulate the economy.

Trudeau's government passed the Cannabis Act, making Canada the second country in the world to legalize recreational cannabis. The law aimed to regulate production, distribution, and possession, while reducing the illegal market and criminal penalties.

Trudeau faced allegations that his office pressured Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould to intervene in the criminal prosecution of engineering firm SNC-Lavalin. The scandal led to Wilson-Raybould's resignation and damaged Trudeau's reputation for ethical governance.

Sheikh Abdullah founded the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, initially as the All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference, later renamed. The party advocated for the rights of Kashmiris and played a central role in the state's accession to India in 1947.

Sheikh Abdullah supported Maharaja Hari Singh's decision to accede to India after the Pakistani tribal invasion. He became the head of the emergency administration. This decision defined Kashmir's political future and made Abdullah a key figure in Indian politics.

Sheikh Abdullah was dismissed as Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and arrested by the Indian government under charges of conspiracy against the state. He remained in prison for over a decade, becoming a symbol of Kashmiri dissent. His imprisonment deepened the Kashmir conflict.

Sheikh Abdullah signed an accord with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, ending his exile and returning to power as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. The accord recognized his leadership but also affirmed Kashmir's integration with India. It was criticized by separatists.

After the accord, Sheikh Abdullah was elected Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir in 1977, leading the National Conference to victory. He served until his death in 1982. His tenure focused on reconstruction and autonomy, but he failed to resolve the state's political tensions.