A look back: Biggest controversies of 2014

Yogi Adityanath found himself in the center of controversy when a video of him surfaced in which he is purportedly heard making an inflammatory speech about religious conversion of Muslim girls. It was the time, when Uttar Pradesh was going through by-polls and BJP used the term 'love jihad' in its campaign.

Giriraj Singh, Mohan Bhagwat, Azam Khan, Yogi Adityanath and Niranjan Jyoti had their share of hate speeches in 2014. From 'Raamzaada vs Haraamzaada' to 'Modi's opponents should go to Pakistan', 'Jihad in the name of love is unacceptable' were the comments made by the leaders of different communities in 2014.

A controversy erupted over Smriti Irani's induction into the Union Cabinet as Human Resources Development minister. The Opposition questioned Irani’s ability to deliver as HRD minister since she is “not even a graduate”. Smriti Irani had given contradictory declarations in her affidavits in 2004 and 2014 when she contested Lok Sabha election from two different constituencies.

Sarita Devi, an Indian boxer from Manipur, became the center of attention at Incheon Souel, South Korea after she refused to accept her lightweight bronze medal. Instead, she hung the medal around the neck of the South Korean opponent Jina Park.

Aamir Khan's latest flick PK landed into a controversy after its first poster created ripples. Right-wing Hindu groups say PK hurt their religious sentiments.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal resigned as his government failed to table the Jan Lokpal Bill in the Assembly following a clash with Opposition on the floor of Delhi Assembly. He remained Delhi Chief Ministrer only for 49 days.

RSS pracharaks in Agra, Uttar Pradesh converted 250 Muslims to Hinduism. The Muslim residents of the Vednagar slum in Agra were told by RSS activists that if they attended a havan (a Hindu sacrificial ceremony), they would get ration cards and other basic amenities.

Deepika Padukone was in news after a leading daily posted an earlier video of the actress titled, 'OMG: Deepika Padukone's cleavage show'. The actress hit back and her friends from the film industry backed her with their support.