Only those who support Maoists, separatists are ‘dimagi Naxals’: Rijiju after Opposition's criticism
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that Prime Minister Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' remark refers specifically to individuals supporting Maoists, separatists, and those rejecting the Indian Constitution. The statement follows criticism from Opposition leaders who argued the term was intended to stigmatize political dissent.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's ‘ dimagi Naxal ’ remark in his Independence Day speech sparked a war of words between the Opposition and the BJP , Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday (August 16, 2026) said the PM was not referring to opposition leaders but only to those who support Maoists and separatists and reject the Indian Constitution.
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