Explained: This article explains the political background, key decisions, and possible outcomes related to Explained : Issue Brief on “India in 2025: A Glance through the Key Political, Constitutional, and Social Developments” and Its Impact and why it matters right now.
Introduction
With the last sunset of 2025, the first quarter of the 21st century has come to an end. 2025 proved a momentous year for India from national to regional politics, from constitutional developments to institutional activism, and from social upheavals to communal tensions. This year, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allied parties re-clinched political footing after a tough Lok Sabha election of 2024. These results were, however, overshadowed by growing allegations of electoral discrepancies and political use of state institutions such as the Election Commission. On social front, the parent organization of Hindutva family the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marked 100 years of its foundation and various events were organized to celebrate this milestone. Indian minorities continued to struggle for their rights and security, while Manipur witnessed a pattern of a negative peace after years of ethnic violence.
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