{
  "id": 18908907,
  "title": "Armed Maoists eliminated, but ‘dimagi Naxals’ remain a threat: PM Modi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/armed-maoists-eliminated-but-dimagi-naxals-remain-a-threat-pm-modi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T09:50:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/armed-maoists-eliminated-but-dimagi-naxals-remain-a-threat-pm-modi-101794131447721.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "He described the elimination of armed Maoists as a victory for the government’s policies and strong political will",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Modi addressed security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district.",
    "Dimagi Naxals, ideological supporters, infiltrate political parties and organizations.",
    "Armed Naxalites eliminated, but Dimagi Naxals remain a threat to democracy."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/pm-modi-to-celebrate-diwali-with-security-forces-in-chhattisgarhs",
        "published": "2026-11-08T04:48:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "PM Modi to celebrate Deepavali with forces in Bastar that was once den of Maoists",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/pm-modi-to-celebrate-deepavali-with-forces-in-bastar-that-was-once",
        "published": "2026-11-08T05:25:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "PM Modi To Celebrate Diwali In Bastar, Where \"Naxalism Once Held Sway\"",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/pm-modi-to-celebrate-diwali-in-bastar-where-naxalism-once-held-sway",
        "published": "2026-11-08T05:43:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}