Indian Politics

PM Modi Criticizes 'Dimagi Naxals' During SRCC Centenary Speech

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THE BRIEF
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed students at Delhi's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on September 6, 2026, marking the institution's centenary with a commemorative coin release.

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During his speech, Modi criticized 'Dimagi Naxals' (intellectual Naxals) and used colloquial terms like 'Naraz Fufa' (angry uncle) to describe political opposition, drawing sharp reactions from Congress leaders.

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The event, which also saw the PM defend India's 7.8% GDP growth figures, sparked a debate on the appropriateness of political rhetoric in academic settings, with critics urging a focus on hope over labels.