Lokendra Bahadur Chand vs Malik Ghulam Muhammad

Chand became Prime Minister for the first time under the Panchayat system, serving from 1983 to 1986. His government focused on rural development and maintaining the status quo.

Chand became a key leader of the RPP, advocating for constitutional monarchy and Hindu nationalism. He served as party chairman and contested elections.

Chand served his fourth term as Prime Minister during the civil war. His government was criticized for its handling of the Maoist insurgency and human rights violations.

Malik Ghulam Muhammad became Governor-General after the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan. He was a former finance minister. His tenure was marked by increasing executive power and conflict with the prime minister.

Ghulam Muhammad dismissed Prime Minister Nazimuddin, citing his failure to maintain order during the anti-Ahmadiyya riots. The dismissal was a controversial use of constitutional powers. It set a precedent for the governor-general's dominance over the elected government.

Ghulam Muhammad dissolved the Constituent Assembly, which was drafting the constitution, accusing it of overstepping its authority. The dissolution was challenged in court but upheld. This action delayed the constitution and deepened political instability.

Ghulam Muhammad resigned as Governor-General after suffering a stroke. He was succeeded by Iskander Mirza. His resignation ended a period of assertive executive rule. His actions had weakened democratic institutions and contributed to the later military coup.