{
  "id": 18931091,
  "title": "PM Modi desperate, 'jhola-picking-up time' fast approaching: Congress",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/pm-modi-desperate-jhola-picking-up-time-fast-approaching-congress",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T12:05:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-desperate-jhola-picking-up-time-fast-approaching-congress/article71680932.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 8, 2026, the Congress party criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks equating ideological supporters of Naxalism, referred to as \"dimagi Naxals,\" with Maoist rebels. The opposition party argued that Modi's emotional state and approach indicate he is \"distraught, disturbed, and desperate,\" with his \"jhola-picking-up time\" quickly approaching.\n\nThe Congress pointed out that Modi made this claim while celebrating Diwali with CRPF personnel in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The PM reportedly stated that \"dimagi Naxals\" are instigating people against the Constitution and democracy, while armed Maoists have been eliminated. The opposition argued that this perspective is a brazen assault on institutional norms.\n\nCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized Modi's continued use of unbecoming language, especially on a festive occasion like Diwali. He accused Modi of continuing to target political opponents with \"dimagi Naxal\" rhetoric, even while celebrating a non-political event. Ramesh also noted that Modi's stance contrasts with previous statements, including his April 2024 call for a caste census and his subsequent announcement of the census for 2027.\n\nThe Congress highlighted that Modi had previously labeled opposition figures as \"Naxal supporters,\" and later overturned his own decision on the farm laws. The opposition argued that the Maoist terror elimination was a victory for the country's policies, but warned that the threat of \"dimagi Naxals\" remains, as they have infiltrated political parties and organizations.",
  "summary": "Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Prime Minister has not spared the nation even on Deepavali day his \"trademark abuse\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Congress criticizes Modi for equating ideological supporters of Naxalism with Maoist rebels.",
    "Modi made this claim while celebrating Diwali with CRPF personnel in Bastar, Chhattisgarh.",
    "Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accuses Modi of brazen assault on institutional norms."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}