Amid Youth Pitch At Top Delhi College, PM Modi Targets "Dimagi Naxals"
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed students at Shri Ram College of Commerce, using the term 'dimagi Naxal' to criticize his political opponents. He defended his government's track record by contrasting current economic and disaster management successes with the perceived failures of previous administrations.
Why it matters
The speech highlights the ongoing polarization in Indian politics and the government's strategy of using youth-focused platforms to challenge opposition narratives.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Opposition leaders by bringing back his recent "dimagi Naxal" while addressing the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in Delhi on Saturday.PM Modi, in a youth-focused message, said the term acted as a homeopathic pill that forced critics to reveal their true colours."You may have heard my speech from Red Fort. I gave a homeopathic pill from the Red Fort - dimagi Naxal. According to the principles of homeopathy, when you begin homeopathic treatment, the disease initially gets worse. That is the nature of homeopathy," PM Modi said."Similarly, as soon as I gave the 'dimagi Naxal' homeopathic pill, all the 'dimagi Naxals' started coming out one after another.
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