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Opposition targets Modi over speech fumble and ‘dimaagi Naxal’ remark
Opposition leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he appeared to fumble while speaking about India’s bioeconomy during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. Congress leader Pawan Khera shared the…
The Story in Brief
Opposition leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he appeared to fumble while speaking about India’s bioeconomy during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. Congress leader Pawan Khera shared the clip, while AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal called Modi “under-confident, nervous and shaky”. The address lasted around 75 minutes, making it his shortest Independence Day speech in four years, according to Hindustan Times.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also objected to Modi’s reference to “dimaagi Naxals”, or ideological Naxals, who he said could push young people towards anarchy. Ramesh called the phrase political rhetoric and compared it with the earlier use of “urban Naxal”. Congress also criticised Modi’s remarks on women’s reservation, delimitation and the implementation of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam.
The Indian Opinion
A brief stumble in a long public speech is not proof of weakness, just as mocking it is not political scrutiny. The sharper issue is the use of undefined labels such as “dimaagi Naxal”, which can blur the line between violent extremism and lawful dissent. The government should state who qualifies under this term and what action is proposed. Until then, the test is whether it leads to evidence-based enforcement or another slogan-driven attack on critics.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, news.abplive.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
