Chidambaram calls himself 'dimagi naxal' after Modi's warning on ideological extremists
The article describes the PM labeling political opponents as 'Naxal' supporters, which is a dangerous tactic.
On Sunday, P. Chidambaram responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'dimagi naxal' remark by proudly declaring himself a "dimagi naxal" on X. The day before, Mr. Modi warned about ideological supporters of Naxalism entrenched in the system during his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, urging citizens to identify and isolate them. He highlighted over 3,500 security personnel killed due to decades of Naxal violence and claimed progress in ending it since his government took office in 2014.
16 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech did not target Opposition leaders.
17 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP accused the Congress of becoming a "Dimagi Naxal Congress" after the Congress leader P. Chidambaram's "proud to be a dimagi Naxal" remark.
— NDTV
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused former Union Minister P Chidambaram of being a Naxal, demanding investigations into his knowledge of past attacks on Congress leaders.
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