Kiren Rijiju criticised Naseeruddin Shah for supporting Jamia students and accusing the Centre of undermining education and democracy. Shah called himself a “dimagi naxal,” sparking political backlash, with Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC also questioning his remarks
Understanding the Maoists’ United Front tactics and urban movement is key to identifying the ideological networks that seek to advance their agenda through non-armed means
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing students at Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce centenary celebrations, contrasted India’s current economic and social strength with the crises of 2008 and 2013. He expressed confidence in the youth, envisioning India as a hub of research, space exploration, and even hosting the Olympics in the future.
PDP president and former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti declared herself a "dimaagi Naxal" for supporting Article 370, reacting to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju’s clarification that PM Modi did not label opposition leaders as such.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dimagi Naxal” remark was not aimed at political rivals but at forces allegedly undermining India’s constitutional framework. Rijiju listed Maoist supporters, separatists and those backing Article 370 among them
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “dimagi naxal” remark, saying he was “proud” to be one. Modi had warned against ideological supporters of Naxalism allegedly influencing policies
