Year Ender 2025 Politics: From Teju Bhaiya to SIR and Hijab... 10 major political controversies of 2025
The year 2025 was marked by numerous political controversies. The Election Commission's SIR process, the hijab controversy in Bihar, the proposal to replace MNREGA with G Ram G, and the allegations against PM Modi's mother ...read more
The year 2025 is coming to an end. This year was significant in many ways. Several events took place this year that created a stir in political circles. As the year progressed, numerous controversies emerged.
Some issues sparked uproar from the streets to Parliament. In this article, we'll discuss 10 major political controversies that made television headlines.
The issue of SIR and infiltrators became a topic of discussionEarlier this year, the Election Commission initiated the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in several states. The SIR issue remained a political topic throughout the year. The SIR generated the most debate during the Bihar elections and subsequent elections in other states. The government stated that its purpose was to remove the names of fake voters and infiltrators.
In early 2025, Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled his elder son, Tej Pratap Yadav, from the party and family. Tej Pratap Yadav considered this an insult and openly rebelled. He declared, "I am not anyone's fiefdom; the public will decide my political course." He then decided to form a separate party and contest the elections, though he didn't achieve the expected success. The biggest emotional turning point came after the elections. Lalu Yadav's daughter, Rohini Acharya, suddenly seemed to distance herself from her father.
During Rahul Gandhi's voter rights campaign in Darbhanga, some Congress workers used abusive language against PM Modi and his late mother. A video of the event later went viral. It was claimed that posters of Rahul, Priyanka, and Tejashwi were on the stage during the event. The BJP called this a violation of political decorum and filed an FIR.
Several states have intensified their demand for a caste census in 2025. From the Maharashtra elections to the Bihar elections, Rahul Gandhi mentioned the caste census in every speech. He argued that old data does not reflect today's social reality.
This year, the government introduced a new bill to reform the management of Waqf properties. Its purpose is to prevent misuse of Waqf properties and increase transparency. Muslim organizations and the opposition have strongly criticized this bill, calling it government interference in religious institutions.
Religious slogans and posters such as "I Love Muhammad" and "I Love Mahadev" appeared in public places in Uttar Pradesh. The administration removed these and issued strict action orders, sparking a political debate. The opposition criticized the action as religious discrimination, while government supporters called it necessary to prevent communal tensions.
Rahul Gandhi spoke of "two types of citizens" in India on a foreign platform, questioning democracy and institutions abroad. The BJP alleged that Rahul was "tarnishing India's image." NDA leaders called this an "anti-national narrative."
A student was allegedly gang-raped at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The case escalated into a confrontation between the central and state governments, with central agencies launching investigations and questioning hospital and administrative officials. BJP leaders questioned the law and order situation in Bengal. Mamata Banerjee said, "There is an attempt to control Bengal from Delhi. This is an attack on the federal structure.
A video of a female doctor wearing a hijab during a government event in Bihar went viral. Allegations surfaced that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removed her hijab. Opposition parties and Muslim organizations alike raised the issue.
The central government has announced structural changes to the MNREGA Fund, including a new name (G Ram G) and model. The opposition has accused the government of weakening the biggest scheme for the rural poor.
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