Armed Maoists eliminated, but ‘dimagi Naxals’ remain a threat: PM Modi
He described the elimination of armed Maoists as a victory for the government’s policies and strong political will
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed security personnel at Diwali celebrations in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, warning that the threat of Naxalism remains despite the elimination of armed Maoists. He claimed that ideological supporters of the movement, referred to as "dimagi Naxals," have infiltrated political parties and organizations to undermine the Constitution and democracy.
Modi praised the government's policies and strong political will, but cautioned against complacency. He emphasized that while armed Naxalites have disappeared from the forests, "dimagi Naxals" have taken control of several organisations and continue to instigate people against the nation's democratic institutions. The Prime Minister attributed the success to the government's decisions to cripple the funding networks of Naxalites and separatists, and the removal of restrictions on security forces' operational freedom.
He pledged to continue working with sensitivity to break the backbone of Maoist terrorists and secure the country.
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