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PM Modi's 'Dimagi Naxal' Remark Sparks Political Debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on Independence Day, warned of "dimagi Naxals" who have allegedly infiltrated the system and threaten society. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju later clarified that the remark was not aimed at opposition leaders but at supporters of Maoists and separatists. This clarification came after some opposition figures, including P. Chidambaram and Mehbooba Mufti, embraced the "dimagi Naxal" label, with Chidambaram expressing pride and Mufti linking it to support for Article 370.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 4 C 12 R 2
- Left (4): National Herald, The Hindu, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (12 votes, 14 outlets): Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Greater Kashmir, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Mathrubhumi English, Outlook India, Telangana Today, The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Indian Express, The New Indian Express, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (2): The Pioneer, Times Now