‘Turned Diwali into political attack’: Congress slams PM Modi’s ‘dimagi Naxals’ remarks

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नई दिल्ली, November 8, 2026: ‘Turned Diwali into political attack’: Congress slams PM Modi’s ‘dimagi Naxals’ remarks।

स्रोत के मुताबिक: The Federal 8 Nov 2026 5:50 PM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dimagi Naxals” remarks on Sunday (November 8) drew a sharp retort from the Congress, with senior leader Jairam Ramesh accusing him of using the occasion of Diwali to target political rivals.

स्रोत के मुताबिक: In a post on X, Ramesh objected to PM Modi’s remarks while celebrating Diwali with security personnel. He said the Prime Minister had turned a non-political occasion into an attack on his rivals.

स्रोत के मुताबिक: "The Prime Minister has not spared the nation even on Diwali day his trademark abuse. He has once again spoken of what he calls dimagi naxals. He has used a very solemn non-political occasion, donned the uniform of the security forces, and hurled invectives at his political rivals. This is a brazen assault on all institutional norms, but when has that ever stopped this man?" Ramesh said.

स्रोत के मुताबिक: Ramesh further alleged that the Prime Minister had described those demanding a caste census as "urban naxals" on April 28, 2024, adding that a year later, on April 30, 2025, he announced that a caste census would be part of Census 2027.

स्रोत के मुताबिक: Also Read: PM Modi warns of ‘dimagi Naxals’ after declaring armed Naxalism eliminated

स्रोत के मुताबिक: Ramesh also cited the farmers' agitation against the three farm laws. He alleged that PM Modi had branded those opposing the laws as supporters of a Naxal ideology in September 2020. The government later withdrew the laws on November 19, 2021.

स्रोत के मुताबिक: "The PM is clearly distraught, disturbed and desperate. Jhola-picking-up time is fast approaching," he added.

स्रोत के मुताबिक: Earlier in the day, PM Modi said armed Naxalites had been eliminated from forests, but claimed that the threat persisted within organisations and political parties.

स्रोत के मुताबिक: Also Read: Amit Shah blames Congress for Naxalism: ‘What kind of govt were you running?’

स्रोत के मुताबिक: "While armed Naxalites have been wiped out from the forests, 'Dimagi Naxals' have taken control of several organisations," Modi said.

स्रोत के मुताबिक: He alleged that they continued to incite people against the Constitution and democracy, and had entered political parties and other organisations.

स्रोत के मुताबिक: "We must identify them, defeat them and ensure the security of the nation," he said.

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