10 big political controversies of 2025
Digital Desk, New Delhi. 2025 is about to end. This year was special in many ways. This year many such incidents took place which created a stir in political circles. As the years passed, many controversies kept coming to the fore.
There was uproar on some issues from the streets to the Parliament. In this article we will discuss about those 10 big political controversies which made television headlines.
The issue of SIR and infiltrators became a topic of discussion
Earlier this year, the Election Commission started the process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in many states. The SIR issue remained a political issue throughout the year. In Bihar elections and thereafter in other states, the biggest debate was about IR. The government said that its purpose was to remove the names of fake voters and infiltrators.
In the beginning of 2025, Lalu Prasad Yadav expelled his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav from the party and family. Tej Pratap Yadav called it an insult and openly rebelled. He said, 'I am not anyone's property, the public will decide my politics.' After this he decided to form a separate party and contest the elections, although he did not get the expected success. The biggest emotional turning point came after the elections. Lalu Yadav's daughter Rohini Acharya was suddenly seen moving away from her father.
Abuse against PM Modi's late mother
During Rahul Gandhi's Voter's Rights Yatra in Darbhanga, some Congress workers used abusive language against PM Modi and his late mother. Later the video of this program went viral. It was claimed that when this program was taking place, there were posters of Rahul, Priyanka and Tejashwi on the stage. BJP called it a breach of political decorum and lodged an FIR.
Many states have intensified their demand for caste census in 2025. Caste census was mentioned in every speech of Rahul Gandhi from Maharashtra elections till Bihar elections. He said that old data does not reflect today's social reality.
The government introduced a new bill this year to change the management of Waqf properties. Its objective is to prevent misuse of Waqf properties and increase transparency. Muslim organizations and the opposition created a ruckus regarding this bill and also called it government interference in religious institutions.
I Love Muhammad' vs 'I Love Mahadev'
Religious slogans and posters like 'I Love Muhammad' and 'I Love Mahadev' appeared in public places in Uttar Pradesh. The administration removed them and gave strict orders for action, after which the matter became a political debate. The opposition called the action religious discrimination, while government supporters called it the need to stop communal tension.
Rahul Gandhi's 'two India' theory
Rahul Gandhi on foreign platform talked about 'two types of citizens' in India. Raised questions on democracy and institutions abroad. The BJP alleged that Rahul was "tarnishing the image of India". NDA leaders called it 'anti-national narrative'.
RG Kar Medical Case: Center vs Bengal
Accused of gang rape of a student in RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata. The matter escalated into a confrontation between the Center and the state, with central agencies starting an investigation and questioning hospital and administrative officials. BJP leaders raised questions on the law and order of Bengal. Mamta said, 'An attempt is being made to control Bengal from Delhi. This is an attack on the federal structure.
What happened to Nitish Kumar's hijab controversy?
A video related to the hijab of a female doctor during a government program in Bihar went viral. Allegations were made that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removed the hijab. The opposition and Muslim organizations strongly raised the issue on this.
G Ram G instead of MNREGA
While making structural changes in MGNREGA, the Central Government talked about a new name (G Ram G) and model. The opposition alleged that the government was weakening the biggest scheme for the rural poor.