‘Rattled’, ‘desperate to curb dissent’: Opposition slams PM Modi over ‘dimagi Naxal’ jibe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call on Saturday to identify and isolate those with a "Maoist mindset" who seek violence and anarchy drew sharp criticism from the Opposition parties. Modi, in his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort, said while Maoists who have killed over 3,500 security personnel are nearing the end of their reign, "dimagi Naxals" – ideological sympathisers – are seeking opportunities to create unrest in the country.
The Opposition accused him of using such labels to target dissent and suppress political rivals, warning that it could lead to a one-party rule and dictatorship.
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