Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day, urging citizens to identify and isolate 'dimaagi Naxals' (intellectual Naxals) who he claims are working against the country.
The speech outlined a vision for 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, focusing on seven key reform tracks including AI training, free coaching initiatives, and a push for self-reliance in semiconductor manufacturing.
The Congress party immediately countered the remarks, labeling the Prime Minister's rhetoric as a sign of political desperation and an attempt to divert attention from governance issues.