'He Must Be Ashamed': CPI's D Raja Slams PM Modi Over 'Dimagi Naxals' Remark
CPI leader D Raja criticizes PM Modi for using the term 'Dimagi Naxals', alleging RSS infiltration of universities and institutions.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his recent comments regarding "Dimagi Naxals." CPI General Secretary D Raja stated that the Prime Minister "must be ashamed" of making such a statement, sparking a fresh political row over the government's rhetoric and the alleged infiltration of national institutions.
The Controversy Over 'Dimagi Naxals'
The friction began after Prime Minister Modi addressed security personnel during Diwali celebrations in Bastar on Sunday. During his speech, the PM warned that while armed Naxalites may have been eliminated from the forests, the threat persists in a different form.
The Prime Minister asserted that "Dimagi Naxals" (intellectual Naxalites) have seized control of various organizations and have infiltrated several political parties. He claimed these individuals continue to incite people against India's democracy and the Constitution, emphasizing the need to identify and defeat them to ensure national security.
D Raja's Fierce Rebuttal
Reacting to these claims, D Raja questioned the shifting narrative of the current administration. He pointed out that the government's slogans have evolved from "Congress Mukt Bharat" to "Naxal Mukt Bharat," and now to the concept of "Dimagi Naxals."
"Mr Modi is the Prime Minister of the country. He must be ashamed of making such a statement. Amit Shah, Home Minister, claimed Naxal Mukt Bharat. Earlier, they were claiming Congress Mukt Bharat. Then they moved to Naxal Mukt Bharat. Now they are saying Dimagi Naxals everywhere," Raja stated.
Raja argued that the term "Dimagi Naxals" is dangerously vague and could be used to label anyone who opposes the government. He noted that since he himself protests against the government's actions, he too could be branded with the term, calling the Prime Minister's statements "absurd."
Allegations of RSS Infiltration
Beyond the terminology, the CPI leader leveled serious allegations against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Raja accused the RSS of capturing and subverting various institutions, specifically targeting universities.
- Institutional Capture: Raja claimed that the RSS is infiltrating educational institutions and urged the Prime Minister to investigate the manner in which appointments are being made.
- Student and Teacher Voice: He suggested that teacher representatives and students could attest to this infiltration.
- Legal Status: Raja questioned why the RSS is not a registered body and is not under any law of the land, demanding that the Prime Minister provide answers to the public on this matter.
Parallel Political Tensions
This clash coincides with another political storm involving Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. The row erupted after Kharge, while extending Diwali greetings on November 7, referred to the festival as an "Eid of Happiness" and appealed for national peace.
In response to the BJP's reaction to Kharge's remarks, D Raja accused the BJP of attempting to "communalise everything" and provoking conflicts for political gain. Similarly, Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh criticized the BJP for taking words out of context to question the country's secularism, stating that dividing citizens along religious lines is inappropriate.