2025 witnessed significant political changes across India, marked by government transitions, party consolidations, and controversial decisions. In February, Delhi saw a major political shift as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power after nearly 20 years, ending the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) three consecutive terms under Arvind Kejriwal. Rekha Gupta assumed office as the new Chief Minister, signaling a dramatic change in the city’s political dynamics.
The year also saw the Election Commission conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, sparking nationwide debate. In Bihar, over six million voters were removed, prompting protests from opposition parties and sharp criticism from West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The matter escalated into heated discussions between ruling and opposition parties in Parliament.
Bihar’s assembly elections in November became another focal point, with the NDA alliance clashing against the Mahagathbandhan. Despite a tough contest, the NDA retained power with a commanding majority, winning 202 out of 243 seats, while the Mahagathbandhan managed only 35. JDU Chief Nitish Kumar assumed office as Chief Minister for the tenth time, and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav faced a major political setback.
Amid these developments, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote rigging stirred public debate. He accused the Election Commission and BJP of manipulating votes through duplicate registrations, false addresses, and bulk voter entries, but the Election Commission dismissed the claims, asserting the integrity of the electoral process.