Prime Minister Narendra Modi warns of “dimagi naxals” — ideological Naxal elements allegedly embedded in the system — and Congress leader P. Chidambaram responds by saying he is “proud to be a dimagi naxal.” Multiple outlets report that Chidambaram’s reply challenges Modi’s framing that such actors pose a threat to the nation.
The dispute follows Modi’s public comments, described by outlets as coming in connection with a broader address and with remarks that suggest armed Naxalism is nearing its end. Chidambaram and Congress criticize the Prime Minister for using the term against political opponents, arguing that it is a targeted label rather than a neutral description of ideological activity.
Outlets also note that opposition parties express disapproval of Modi’s wording, while the government side presents the “dimagi naxal” concept as a warning about ideological infiltration. The reports differ mainly in emphasis—some focus on Chidambaram’s direct retort, while others stress the timing and the context of Modi’s preceding warning.
