Proud to be ‘dimagi Naxal’: Congress’ P. Chidambaram hits back at PM

Congress MP P. Chidambaram responded to PM Narendra Modi’s remark about 'dimagi naxals' by declaring, "I am proud to be a dimagi naxal." This came after Modi warned about ideological supporters of Naxalism manipulating policies and posing a threat to society. Modi had stated that Maoist-minded individuals had influenced government committees and public policy for years. He emphasized the need for vigilance against this challenge, noting that Naxalism had caused destruction and violence, killing over 3,500 security personnel. His government, since 2014, has prioritized ending Naxalism, claiming significant progress in areas freed from violence.