February 2025 was marked by significant political developments, tragic accidents, and heightened security challenges across India. The month opened with a major scandal as the Central Bureau of Investigation arrested the chairman and six members of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for accepting bribes, highlighting issues of corruption in education oversight.
Tragedy struck pilgrims when a bus plunged into a gorge near Saputara, Gujarat, killing five and injuring many, emphasizing ongoing concerns about travel safety for mass religious gatherings. The Delhi Legislative Assembly elections saw the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secure a commanding two-thirds majority, reinforcing their political dominance in the capital.
Military safety issues surfaced when a Dassault Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashed in Madhya Pradesh, though thankfully both pilots ejected safely. Violence escalated in conflict zones, notably with the Bijapur clash resulting in the deaths of 31 Naxalites and two military personnel. Ethnic tensions intensified in Manipur, leading to the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and the imposition of President’s rule to restore order.
A heated national debate on free speech erupted following controversial remarks by Ranveer Allahabadia on social media content, reflecting the ongoing tensions between expression and regulation online.
In Jammu and Kashmir, police raids targeted bookstores linked to the outlawed Jamaat-e-Islami organization, with a large seizure of controversial publications, illustrating the state’s continued focus on counterterrorism efforts.
Several fatal road accidents during pilgrim travel to the ongoing Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela underscored the persistent risks associated with large-scale religious events, including a deadly collision in Prayagraj and another near Dhanbad.
A tragic crowd crush at New Delhi railway station further highlighted public safety challenges in managing large crowds in urban transit hubs.
Political leadership saw changes with Rekha Gupta named Chief Minister of Delhi, signaling BJP’s strengthened control.
The month also featured the Invest Kerala Global Summit, reflecting efforts to boost economic development at the state level. Meanwhile, the Drugs Controller General of India imposed a ban on the manufacture and export of certain opioids after reports linked them to addiction and deaths abroad.
Disasters continued with the collapse of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal in Telangana, causing several workers to go missing. Militancy remained a threat with an attack on an army truck in Jammu and Kashmir. The month closed with a deadly avalanche at a Border Roads Organisation camp in Uttarakhand, claiming eight lives, spotlighting the dangers faced by personnel in challenging terrains.
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