‘Imperative to identify, isolate dimaagi Naxals’: PM Modi in Independence Day speech
PM Modi said Maoists did not believe in the Constitution and noted that thousands of security personnel and police officers had been martyred fighting the insurgency
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against "dimagi Naxals" or intellectual Naxals, stating that despite the government's victory against armed Maoists, people sympathetic to their ideology were still seeking ways to influence and brainwash the youth. He emphasized that identifying and isolating these individuals is crucial, as they have infiltrated government committees and advisory roles, impacting policy decisions.
The prime minister highlighted that while armed Naxalism has been defeated, "dimagi Naxals" continue to pose a threat by attempting to brainwash the youth. He reminded the nation that Maoists did not adhere to the Constitution and that thousands of security personnel and police officers had sacrificed their lives to combat the insurgency.
Despite declaring India Naxal-free on March 30, 2026, security forces maintain a presence in hotspot areas to prevent the youth from being swayed towards violence. PM Modi unveiled plans to establish a modern Civil Defence network, tailored to address contemporary threats beyond the borders. The government is expanding the Civil Defence volunteer force and revamping training protocols to equip citizens against modern challenges, such as attacks on infrastructure like refineries, banking sectors, and data centers.
Currently, around 5.95 lakh civil defence volunteers are registered, with more than a hundred thousand citizens applying for registration since Operation Sindoor.
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