Assam CM Himanta Sarma takes ‘pure naxal’ jibe at Chidambaram's 'proud to be dimagi naxal' remark
PM Modi on Saturday had said that some ‘dimagi Naxals’ need to be identified and ‘isolated’. His remarks triggered an uproar in the Opposition.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma branded Congress leader P Chidambaram a "pure Naxal" following the latter's pride in being a "dimagi Naxal" remark during an Independence Day speech. The comment came after Modi's assertion that certain "dimagi Naxals" needed identification and isolation. Chidambaram's statement sparked controversy and gained media attention.
Sarma accused Chidambaram of not taking adequate measures to curb Naxalism while serving as home minister, especially given the killings of senior Congress leaders in Chhattisgarh. He also questioned whether Chidambaram intentionally allowed Naxalism to persist in his capacity as home minister. Sarma further alleged that Chidambaram, as a "dimagi Naxal," aimed to bring chaos to the nation. The situation, he claimed, had improved under Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah's leadership.
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