Rahul Gandhi hits back at Modi’s ‘Dimagi Naxal’ jibe, seeks open debate

Published 09 Nov 2026, 17:42 IST

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Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate over Modi’s remarks branding political opponents as “Dimagi Naxals”, after Modi said ideological supporters of the Naxal movement had infiltrated political parties and various organisations. Gandhi posted on X addressed to CRPF personnel, saying the debate could take place “any time, any place”.

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'Jhola-picking-up time fast approaching': Congress takes swipe at PM Modi over 'Dimagi Naxals' remark

— The Times of India
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NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate over the latter’s remarks on “Dimagi Naxals”, accusing him of branding political opponents as Naxals. In a post on X addressed to CRPF personnel, Gandhi…

— The Pioneer

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NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate over the latter’s remarks on “Dimagi Naxals”, accusing him of branding political opponents as Naxals. In a post on X addressed to CRPF personnel, Gandhi…

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 08 Nov 2026, 17:18 IST

'Jhola-picking-up time fast approaching': Congress takes swipe at PM Modi over 'Dimagi Naxals' remark

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 08 Nov 2026, 17:51 IST

PM Modi desperate, 'jhola-picking-up time' fast approaching: Congress

The opposition party's dig came after Modi targeted political opponents, saying armed Maoists have been eliminated, but "dimagi Naxals" have infiltrated several political parties and organisations and are instigating people against the Constitution and democracy.

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India 09 Nov 2026, 16:43 IST

Rahul Gandhi challenges Modi to debate who is anti-national amid dimagi naxals remarks

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The Pioneer Center-Right The Pioneer Current article 09 Nov 2026, 17:42 IST

Rahul Gandhi hits back at Modi’s ‘Dimagi Naxal’ jibe, seeks open debate

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an open debate over the latter’s remarks on “Dimagi Naxals”, accusing him of branding political opponents as Naxals. In a post on X addressed to CRPF personnel, Gandhi…

Read at The Pioneer ↗