# Modi calls for isolation of ‘dimaagi Naxals’ in Red Fort speech 2026-08-15T06:26:54+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 4 independent outlets Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address on Saturday, said armed Naxalism had been defeated but people with Maoist sympathies could still influence and “brainwash” young people. He called for such “dimaagi Naxals” to be identified and isolated. Modi said Naxal violence had once affected more than 120 districts and claimed India was now Naxal-free, though security forces remain deployed in former hotspots. He also announced a modern civil defence volunteer network to prepare citizens for threats to infrastructure, banking and data centres. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh called the remark a “sure sign of desperation” and said Modi had earlier used the term “urban Naxals” for opponents. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - indiatvnews.com - newindianexpress.com - timesnownews.com Tags: India, Maoism, Narendra Modi, Operation Sindoor, Red Fort Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/modi-calls-for-isolation-of-dimaagi-naxals-in-red-fort-speech/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/modi-calls-for-isolation-of-dimaagi-naxals-in-red-fort-speech/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.