Congress criticises Modi’s ‘dimagi naxals’ remarks during Bastar Diwali address

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his Diwali address to security personnel at a CRPF camp in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, where he referred to the continuing threat of “dimagi naxals” despite the decline of armed Maoist activity. Congress communications chief Jairam Ramesh said the Prime Minister had used a ceremonial occasion to target political opponents. Ramesh also referred to earlier statements by Modi on people he considered ideological supporters of Naxalism, arguing that the latest comments repeated a pattern of political accusations. Modi, meanwhile, said such groups had influence in organisations and political parties and urged security personnel to remain alert. The exchange has added to the ongoing political dispute between the BJP and Congress over the government’s claims about tackling Naxalism. This report is based on PTI reporting carried by The Economic Times; the remarks are attributed to the speakers and are not independently endorsed.