Political controversies are never
ending and this year had its own share of arguments and contentions.
Having interesting twists and turns in its way, these controversies
played a mighty role in paving way for notable political events and
social campaigns. We shall take a look into the few political
controversies that shook the nation in 2015.
1. Intolerance
This
was one top statement that shook the nation’s social and political
speeches for nearly second half of the year. The intolerance debate had
its heart at religion and growing majoritarianism in the nation,
targeting the current government. The differing opinions of celebrities
and hotshots were attacked and taken sensitive by the political people.
Overall, the statement itself roiled the nation this year making may
people the political pawns.
Happy
to Bleed was a counter campaign plunged as a protest against menstrual
taboos. It all started with the Sabarimala controversy, in which the
temple board allegedly looked out for a device to scan menstruating
women. The social media was rife with this Happy to Bleed campaign as a
response to authorities misogynist argument.
3. Maggi Controversy
India’s
favorite instant snack, Maggi Noodles, got into a massive ban this
year. The controversy behind the issue is that the UP Food Safety and
Drug Administration tested samples, resulting in ban of the product all
over the country. Moreover, the brand ambassadors were also kept
culpable for the product ban and faced the heat of the controversy.
Later the ban was taken back.
4. Ghar Wapsi
The
Ghar Wapsi campaign initially started past year and the heat of it
continued to grow by mid-february this year. It was a reconversion drive
targeted towards minority communities. When Modi mentioned that it was
constitutional, making clear of the government’s intolerance to
religious discrimination. However, there were VHP leaders defended the
campaign terming it as unconstitutional.