It was arguably one of the most exciting years in our political history. Narendra Modi swept to power with the promise of "Achhe din anne wale hain (good days are here)." Arvind Kejriwal coached us on the 101 of democracy -- politics is about the "mango man." Our politicians campaigned, fumed and battled it out over social media for the first time. They tweeted messages that moved, angered, amused and shocked us.
These tweets capture the victory, defeat, passion and controversy of momentous political change in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi:
India has won! भारत की विजय। अच्छे दिन आने वाले हैं।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2014
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal:
I invite Mr Modi for an open discussion on a public platform. Let Kashi people ask straight questions from both of us. Time place his choice
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 8. mai 2014
Running 102 fever since yesterday. Severe loose motions. Sad that i won't be able to attend office today.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 30, 2013
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah:
So the new MOS PMO says process/discussions to revoke Art 370 have started. Wow, that was a quick beginning. Not sure who is talking 1/n
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) May 27, 2014
Mark my words & save this tweet - long after Modi Govt is a distant memory either J&K won't be part of India or Art 370 will still exist 2/n
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) May 27, 2014
BJP politician Subramanian Swamy:
We Hindus must never forget that what Muslims demand as a minority they will never grant when they are in majority.
— Subramanian Swamy (@Swamy39) August 21, 2014
With the authority vested in me I hereby appoint Namo as a Brahmin since he has Brahminical gunas.
— Subramanian Swamy (@Swamy39) May 9, 2014
BJP politician Rajnath Singh:
This 'Amul' ad reflects the mood of the nation. pic.twitter.com/4mgibXdswS
— Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) May 18, 2014
BJP politician Arun Jaitley:
Why is Congress paranoid about Prime Minister Narendra Modi drawing more crowd abroad than what its leader gets at home?
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) November 17, 2014
Congress Party politician Digvijaya Singh:
I have no hesitation in accepting my relationship with Amrita Rai. She and her husband have already filed a mutual consent divorce case.
— digvijaya singh (@digvijaya_28) April 30, 2014
All India Trinamool Congress politician Derek O'Brien:
In an irony that makes India so captivating,we a Christian family, live in a Hindu neighbourhood in a lane named after a Muslim. Eid Mubarak
— Derek O'Brien (@quizderek) July 29, 2014
Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar:
Someone is dreaming to become Hitler in this country. We shouldn't allow such forces to succeed. We must foil his attempt in this elections
— Sharad Pawar (@PawarSpeaks) April 13, 2014
BJP politician ShivrajSingh Chouhan:
Is Ram-Rajya a communal term? Disowning our culture to look secular? Is quoting from Tulsidas communal? Such a travesty of tradition!
— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) May 5, 2014
Congress Party politician Milind Deora:
In Delhi, packing-up my favorite belongings & saying goodbye to the rest. The unpredictable lives of MPs :-) pic.twitter.com/pK9W80KYyo
— Milind Deora (@milinddeora) May 18, 2014
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, on the spat over changing @PMOIndia to @PMOIndiaArchive:
It is appalling that the outgoing Government is playing foul till the last minute #Handlegate@PMOIndia
— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) May 20, 2014
An advisory- All our official communiacations are being archived according to the RTI Act. Copyrights and control remain with the office.
— Pankaj Pachauri (@PankajPachauri) May 20, 2014
Qaiser Ali, the teenager from Lucknow, who took control of @pmoindia account:
Apology for taking the name of @PMOIndia . I did it because it was vacant . Apologies . @abpnewstv
— Qaiser Ali (@iamqaiserali) May 20, 2014
Update: This post was corrected to remove tweets that were about private lives.