Modi calls for identifying, isolating 'Dimagi Naxals'

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How it spread - 14 original reports

1. Sat, 15 August 2026

   5 reports
   • rediff.com06:17first to report
     Modi calls for identifying, isolating 'Dimagi Naxals'

     Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cautioned the nation about 'intellectual Naxals' who he claims are embedded in the system, manipulating policies and posing a threat to society. Speaking on Independence Day, Modi urged citizens to identify and isolate these ideological supporters of Naxalism, highlighting their historical influence in power corridors and their role in promoting violence and anarchy.

   • Times of India06:34
     ‘Sign of desperation’: Congress hits back at PM Modi over ‘dimaagi Naxals’ remark

     Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimaagi Naxals' remark a sign of desperation. Prime Minister Modi stated that armed Naxalism has been eliminated but ideological influence remains a concern. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government's performance and divisive politics during Independence Day. He credited previous Congress governments with fundamental rights initiatives for the people. The BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi's absence...

   • hindustantimes.com08:39
     ‘Under-confident, shaky, nervous’: PM Modi's speech fumble, ‘dimaagi Naxal’ dig trigger Oppn attack, Congress reacts

     Sharing the part of the video on social media, Congress leader Pawan Khera wrote, “Superhuman without teleprompter (Mahamanav bina teleprompter ke).” | India News

   • Al Jazeera English11:27
     Modi threatens to target ‘intellectual Naxals’ in Independence Day speech

     The Indian PM said Maoist-influenced Naxalite rebellion is largely gone, but its ideological backers still pose threat.

   • dominicanrepublicpost.com13:21
     Modi threatens to target ‘intellectual Naxals’ in Independence Day speech - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News, Business, Travel & Culture

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2. Sun, 16 August 2026

   6 reports
   • Times of India01:23
     Armed Naxals gone, now identify & isolate 'dimagi Naxals': PM Modi on Independence Day

     'Must Steer Our Youth Towards Developing India'

   • Times of India02:51
     ' The awakening is here': CJP hits out at PM Modi over 'dimagi Naxal' remark

     Cockroach Janta Party chief spokesperson Saurav Das criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent Independence Day address. Das argued that educated young people should not be labeled Naxalis for questioning the government. He stated that an era of awakening and peaceful protest has begun in the country. Das believes people will eventually remove the corrupt and incompetent from power.

   • Times of India04:09
     ‘Proud to be a dimagi naxal’: P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi

     P Chidambaram proudly embraced Prime Minister Modi's 'dimagi naxal' label. Modi warned of ideological Naxals posing threats to the nation. Congress criticized the Prime Minister for targeting political opponents with such terms. The opposition parties also voiced their disapproval of the remarks. Modi stated that armed Naxalism is nearing its end.

   • ianslive.in08:12
     PM Modi didn't refer to Opposition as 'dimagi Naxals': Kiren Rijiju clarifies amid heated debate

     New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) Facing backlash from the Opposition following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi Naxalism" remark, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday clarified that this was not referred to political rivals but at those forces who try to belittle and diminish the idea of India by undermining the constitutional framework.

   • prokerala.com09:45
     Chidambaram's comment on 'dimagi naxals' triggers sharp response from BJP leaders

     The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday accused senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram of shielding 'dimagi Naxals&#....

   • Times of India10:27
     'Didn't call opposition leaders dimagi naxals': Rijiju on PM Modi's I-Day remarks
3. Mon, 17 August 2026

   1 report
   • oneindia.com02:51
     PM Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' Remark Sparks Political Slugfest: Chidambaram, Rijiju Trade Barbs

     PM Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' remark sparks political row as P Chidambaram, Kiren Rijiju, Pawan Khera and others react to the controversial term.

4. Tue, 18 August 2026

   1 report
   • newindianexpress.com04:55edited after publishing
     Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress of ‘turning into a Maoist party’ amid ‘dimagi Naxal’ row

     previouslyKiran Rijiju accuses Congress of ‘turning into a Maoist party’ amid ‘dimagi Naxal’ row

     Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday accused the Congress of “turning into a Maoist party” amid a political row over Prime Minister Nare

5. Sat, 22 August 2026

   1 report
   • countercurrents.org04:39
     When there are ‘intellectual Manus’, won’t there be ‘intellectual Naxals’ too?

     On August 8 in Uttarakhand, Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a gathering. Two days later, the platform where he had spoken was “purified” by a BJP-friendly organization called…