‘Dimaagi Naxals’: Row erupts as PM Modi warns of ideological threat from Red Fort
PM Narendra Modi warned of a ‘dimaagi Naxal’ threat while saying armed Naxalism is nearing elimination, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned on Independence Day that a new type of threat to India exists - "dimaagi Naxals" or intellectual Naxals who aim to sow discord and mislead the nation's young people. Speaking from the Red Fort, Modi said while armed Maoist violence is largely under control, ideological Naxalism still poses a danger.
He accused these "intellectual" Naxals of historically infiltrating power structures to distort government policies. The remarks sparked strong criticism from opposition leaders who accused Modi of using the speech to attack political opponents and stifle dissent. Congress and Left parties pointed out Modi's history of characterizing critics with labels like "urban Naxals."
Opposition leaders called the new term "desperation" and criticized the Prime Minister for focusing on ideological divisions instead of pressing issues like education and jobs.
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