Ram Manohar Lohia vs Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

Ram Manohar Lohia co-founded the Congress Socialist Party within the Indian National Congress. He advocated for a socialist agenda that included land reforms, decentralization, and opposition to caste hierarchy.

Lohia was a key organizer of the Quit India Movement, leading underground activities against British rule. He was arrested and imprisoned for his role, spending several years in jail.

Lohia merged several socialist factions to form the Samyukta Socialist Party. He led the party in opposition to the Congress government, advocating for socialist policies and criticizing Nehru's economic model.

Lohia campaigned for reservations in education and government jobs for Other Backward Classes. His efforts influenced the Mandal Commission later, and he became a key figure in the backward caste political movement.

Tsikhanouskaya registered as a candidate for the Belarusian presidential election after her husband Sergei was jailed. She ran against Alexander Lukashenko, drawing large crowds at rallies. The election was widely condemned as fraudulent.

After the disputed election, Tsikhanouskaya fled to Lithuania under pressure from Belarusian authorities. She continued to lead the opposition from exile, coordinating protests and international pressure against Lukashenko's government.

Tsikhanouskaya met with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other Western leaders, seeking support for democratic transition in Belarus. She was recognized by many Western governments as the legitimate winner of the 2020 election.