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Kiren Rijiju lists who ‘dimagi naxals’ are, Congress’ Chidambaram says ‘proud to be one’

Kiren Rijiju lists who ‘dimagi naxals’ are, Congress’ Chidambaram says ‘proud to be one’

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to "dimagi Naxals" in his Independence Day speech does not target Opposition leaders. Rijiju defined "dimagi Naxals" as individuals who support Maoists, reject the Constitution, back separatists, and advocate for the elimination of the Chicken's Neck corridor.

This clarification came after Congress leaders criticized the remark as an attempt to suppress dissent. Meanwhile, Congress leader P Chidambaram proudly identified himself as a "dimagi Naxal," sparking debate among Opposition leaders who questioned the use of the term and its apparent targeting of political opponents.

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