# BJP attacks Congress, AAP over ‘dimagi Naxal’ remark

2026-08-17T15:17:28+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets (4 source reports)

The BJP on Monday escalated its attack on the Congress after senior leader P Chidambaram said he was 'proud to be a dimagi Naxal'. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said the remark showed the Congress had become a 'Dimagi Naxal Congress'. Chidambaram's comment was a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had warned in his Independence Day speech that ideological supporters of Naxalism were seeking opportunities to promote violence and anarchy. AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal also embraced the 'dimagi Naxal' tag, calling himself a 'true patriot' and saying that anyone who questioned the government would be labelled as such by Modi. The BJP has rejected the opposition's stance, with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarifying that the term refers to those who support Maoists and separatists. The political battle over the label has widened into a debate on dissent and patriotism.

## Coverage

- newindianexpress.com <https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/chidambarams-remark-shows-inc-has-become-dimagi-naxal-congress-bjp>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/nation-wants-to-know/political-debate-erupts-over-modis-dimagi-naxal-remarks-video-155715958>
- indiatoday.in <https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/dimagi-naxal-proud-of-it-arvind-kejriwal-hits-back-pm-modi-independence-day-address-dig-calls-himself-a-patriot-x-post-video-2973087-2026-08-17?utm_source=rss>
- timesnownews.com (2) <https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/newshour/political-debate-on-prime-minister-modis-dimaghi-naxal-remarks-video-155718289>

This story was synthesised by AI from the 4 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources. Last updated 2026-08-17T17:06:27+00:00.

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