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Modi calls for isolation of ‘dimaagi Naxals’ in Red Fort speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the identification and isolation of what he termed ‘dimaagi Naxals’, saying Maoist ideology still sought to influence and ‘brainwash’ young people. Speaking from the Red Fort…
The Story in Brief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the identification and isolation of what he termed ‘dimaagi Naxals’, saying Maoist ideology still sought to influence and ‘brainwash’ young people. Speaking from the Red Fort on Independence Day, he said armed Naxalism had been defeated but warned against underestimating its ideological supporters. Modi said Maoist violence had once affected more than 120 districts. The government declared India Naxal-free on March 30, 2026, although security forces remain deployed in former hotspots.
Modi also announced a larger, modern civil defence volunteer network to prepare citizens for threats to infrastructure, including refineries, banks and data centres. Officials said 5.95 lakh volunteers are registered, while more than one lakh people applied after Operation Sindoor. The government is updating civil defence manuals and increasing training after mock drills held during the operation.
The Indian Opinion
The sweeping label ‘dimaagi Naxal’ risks turning disagreement, criticism and legitimate policy scrutiny into suspected disloyalty. The claim that Maoist influence survives in institutions needs evidence, not just warnings from the podium. At the same time, the record of armed violence and its toll cannot be dismissed. The useful test is whether the government publishes clear criteria for this label and reports measurable reductions in recruitment and attacks, rather than relying on rhetoric.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, indiatvnews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
