Smail Hamdani vs Uddhav Thackeray

Smail Hamdani was appointed Prime Minister of Algeria on December 15, 1998, by President Liamine Z

Hamdani's government organized the 1999 presidential election, which was won by Abdelaziz Bouteflika after all other candidates withdrew citing fraud. The election marked the end of Z

Hamdani resigned as Prime Minister on December 23, 1999, after one year in office. His resignation followed the election of Bouteflika, who appointed Ahmed Benbitour as his successor, marking a new phase in Algerian politics.

Thackeray became Chief Minister of Maharashtra in November 2019, leading the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition of Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress. He was the first member of the Thackeray family to hold the office, marking a shift from his father Bal Thackeray's non-political role.

Thackeray's government implemented lockdowns and public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in Maharashtra, the state worst hit in India. His administration faced criticism for economic disruption but was credited with early containment efforts.

Thackeray resigned as Chief Minister in June 2022 after a rebellion by Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde led to the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi government. His resignation marked the end of his 2.5-year tenure and a major political crisis for his party.

The Election Commission of India recognized the Shinde faction as the real Shiv Sena in February 2023, awarding it the party's symbol. Thackeray's faction was reduced to a minority, significantly weakening his political influence.