The political confrontation between the BJP and Congress has intensified over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent “dimagi Naxal” remark, with Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launching a fresh attack on the opposition party.
Rijiju on Tuesday accused the Congress of “turning into a Maoist party” while defending the Prime Minister’s remarks. He maintained that the term “dimagi Naxal” was aimed at people supporting Maoist or separatist ideologies and was not directed at opposition parties or youngsters. Rijiju also criticised Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over the functioning of Parliament, accusing the opposition of avoiding debate and questioning Gandhi’s conduct in the House.
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Important points readers should notice.
Kiren Rijiju accused Congress of “turning into a Maoist party”.
Rijiju defended PM Modi’s “dimagi Naxal” remark.
He said the remark was not aimed at opposition parties or youngsters.
Rahul Gandhi also came under attack over parliamentary conduct.
Congress has criticised the Prime Minister’s original remark.
The controversy began after PM Modi, during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, warned about what he described as “dimagi Naxals” even as he said armed Naxalism had significantly weakened. The remark triggered criticism from opposition leaders.
Congress leaders have rejected the BJP’s characterisation, turning the issue into another flashpoint between the ruling party and the opposition.
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Why This Matters
The controversy has quickly become another major BJP-Congress political confrontation following Independence Day. With Parliament proceedings and political messaging already dominated by sharp exchanges, the “dimagi Naxal” controversy could remain a prominent issue in the coming days.