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Saurav Das slams PM Modi’s ‘Dimagi Naxal’ remark
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, said that while armed Naxalism was nearing its end, there were people with a 'dimagi Naxal' mindset who sought…
The Story in Brief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, said that while armed Naxalism was nearing its end, there were people with a 'dimagi Naxal' mindset who sought to create unrest. The remark has drawn criticism from Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das, who accused the PM of loosely branding educated young people as 'naxalis' just for questioning the government.
Deccan Herald explains the term 'Naxal' originally comes from the 1967 armed peasant uprising in Naxalbari, West Bengal, and has since evolved into a political label. Das added that a generation told to remain silent had found its voice, and that peaceful protests were spreading.
The Indian Opinion
The 'Dimagi Naxal' label is the latest in a long line of rhetorical broadsides that blur the line between violent extremism and legitimate dissent. While armed Naxalism is indeed a security challenge, suggesting all critics harbour violent intent unfairly tars the young with a dangerous brush. The real test is not the label but the government's record on jobs, justice, and free speech, numbers that will either defuse or confirm the charge.
Sources (2): deccanherald.com, timesnownews.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
