# Opposition slams PM Modi’s ‘dimagi Naxal’ remark in his I-Day speech

2026-08-15T12:46:24+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday used his 80th Independence Day address to speak of 'dimagi Naxals' (people with a Naxal mentality), drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called Modi a 'master abuser', while CPI(M) general secretary M. A. Baby accused the government of 'state terrorism' in its handling of Maoists and said the label stigmatised dissent. Modi claimed armed Naxalism was ending, noting over 3,500 security personnel had died, but said such thinking persisted in institutions.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/attempt-to-stigmatise-dissent-opposition-hits-out-at-pm-modi-over-dimagi-naxal-jibe/article71349200.ece>
- thenewsminute.com <https://www.thenewsminute.com/india/dimaagi-naxals-pm-modis-latest-label-from-the-red-fort>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/armed-naxalism-dealt-with-now-time-to-isolate-dimaagi-naxals-pm-modi-in-independence-day-speech-101786764505914.html>

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