Question For The Day 03 Jan 07

The above three leaders rose to the top political position of their country. However, what is the common link between the three?

Hints
Mahendra Chaudhry, former Prime Minister of Fiji
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, formerly the supreme leader of Iran
Basdeo Panday, former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago

Answer for the Day 03 JAn 07

The Answer we were looking for is ::
" All of them trace there roots of origin to India. "
FYI :: Those who answered " Coup " .
Basdeo Panday, former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago was democratically elected and thrown. But yes other two sufferd a Coup.
( Hope my memory is not betraying me )