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Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution and democracy: PM Modi

Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution and democracy: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that armed Maoists have been eliminated, declaring a victory in the decades‑long fight against Naxalism and Red Terror. Speaking in Jagdalpur on November 8, he warned that “dimagi Naxals” have infiltrated political parties and organisations, seeking to undermine the Constitution and democracy, and urged their identification and defeat. He marked the occasion by celebrating Deepawali in Bastar, calling it the first festival of lights in a Naxal‑free India and praising security personnel, while criticizing the opposition for ignoring the insurgency.

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  • left · 6 outlets

    Jagdalpur: Targeting political opponents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the threat of Naxalism has not ended even though armed Maoists have been eliminated, alleging that "dimagi Naxals" have infiltrated several organisations, including political parties, and are instigating people…

    — Deccan Herald

  • center · 8 outlets

    Jagdalpur, Nov 08: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the end of Maoist terror and Naxal menace was a victory of the country’s right policies and a strong political will. “Our government took decisions which dealt very big blows to the funding of Naxals and secessionists,” Modi said, while…

    — Greater Kashmir

  • right · 8 outlets

    The Emergency was a watershed moment in Advani Ji’s life. He was at the forefront of saving democracy and protecting the Constitution Shri Lal Krishna Advani Ji enters the hundredth year of his life today, 8th November. This year, his birthday fittingly coincides with Diwali, a festival associated…

    — Organiser

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the elimination of armed Maoists while addressing the ideological threat of 'dimagi Naxals'. He emphasized the need to identify and defeat these elements infiltrating various organizations and political parties. Modi referenced past failures in addressing…

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  1. Rising Kashmir Center Rising Kashmir

    PM Modi greets nation on Diwali, to continue tradition of celebrating festival with jawans

    New Delhi [India], November 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to people across the country, wishing them happiness and prosperity. In a post on X, he wrote, “Diwali wishes to everyone! Boundless Diwali wishes to my family members across the country.” On Saturday…

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  5. ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group

    PM Modi To Celebrate Diwali With Security Personnel In Chhattisgarh's Bastar, Says ‘Heading To...’

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Bastar in Chhattisgarh on the occasion of Diwali to celebrate the festival with security personnel deployed in the region. He shared the information in a post on X, highlighting the area's transformation from a Maoist-affected region into one witnessing…

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  19. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Modi celebrates Diwali with security personnel in Bastar, hails 'end of Naxal terror'

    RAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s once Naxal-affected Bastar district, describing the festival as particularly significant as the country marked what he called the end of its decades-long battle against Maoist terror…

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  29. Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

    Armed Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution: PM Modi

    Jagdalpur: Targeting political opponents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the threat of Naxalism has not ended even though armed Maoists have been eliminated, alleging that "dimagi Naxals" have infiltrated several organisations, including political parties, and are instigating people…

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  39. Orissa Post Center Eastern Media Ltd (Sambad Group)

    Previous govt treated Naxalism as incurable disease, left it unaddressed: PM Modi

    Jagdalpur/Raipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that the country’s prolonged battle against Maoist terror and Naxalism had been extremely challenging, recalling how nearly 230 districts across around 20 states were once affected by Left-Wing Extremism (LWE). Addressing security personnel…

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  45. Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

    PM Modi Celebrates Deepawali in Bastar: Salutes jawans for Maoist-free India; Slams Congress for ignoring insurgency

    BASTAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8, Sunday celebrated Deepawali with security personnel deployed in anti-Naxal operations in Bastar, describing the occasion as special as it marks the first festival of lights since the country became free from Naxalism. Addressing the security…

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  51. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article

    Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution and democracy: PM Modi

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the elimination of armed Maoists while addressing the ideological threat of 'dimagi Naxals'. He emphasized the need to identify and defeat these elements infiltrating various organizations and political parties. Modi referenced past failures in addressing…

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  53. Greater Kashmir Center GK Communications Pvt. Ltd.

    Maoists gone, but 'dimagi Naxals' instigating people against Constitution and democracy: PM Modi

    Jagdalpur, Nov 8: Targeting political opponents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said armed Maoists have been eliminated, but "dimagi Naxals" have infiltrated several political parties and organisations and are instigating people against the Constitution and democracy. "We must identify and…

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