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Fadnavis Supports Modi's 'Intellectual Naxals' Comment

Maharashtra CM backs PM's remark, cites Sonia Gandhi incident

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
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Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sat, 15 August 2026 at 09:38 pm
Fadnavis Supports Modi's 'Intellectual Naxals' Comment

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has come out in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comment on 'intellectual Naxals'.

Fadnavis made this statement in reference to reports that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was unhappy when the full version of Vande Mataram was played.

The Chief Minister said that if these reports are true, then it can be termed as 'dimagi Naxalism', which is a Hindi term used to describe intellectual or ideological support for Naxalism.

The term 'intellectual Naxals' has been used by the Prime Minister to describe individuals who sympathize with the Naxalite movement, which is a leftist insurgency that has been active in several parts of India.

Fadnavis' statement is seen as a sign of support for the Prime Minister's views on the issue.

The Naxalite movement has been a major concern for the Indian government, with several states affected by the insurgency.

The movement has been responsible for numerous attacks on security personnel and civilians, and has been linked to Maoist ideology.

In recent years, the government has taken several steps to combat the Naxalite movement, including launching operations against Naxalite groups and implementing development programs in affected areas.

The issue of 'intellectual Naxals' has been a topic of debate in India, with some arguing that it is a legitimate concern and others seeing it as an attempt to stifle dissent.

Fadnavis' statement is likely to add to the debate, and may be seen as an attempt to polarize opinion on the issue.

The Maharashtra Chief Minister's support for the Prime Minister's comment is also seen as a sign of the close relationship between the two leaders, who have worked together on several issues.

In conclusion, Fadnavis' statement on 'intellectual Naxals' is a significant development in the debate on the issue, and is likely to have implications for the political landscape in India.

Frequently asked questions

What is intellectual Naxalism

Intellectual Naxalism refers to ideological or intellectual support for the Naxalite movement, a leftist insurgency in India.

Why did Fadnavis support Modi's remark

Fadnavis supported Modi's remark citing reports that Sonia Gandhi was unhappy with the full version of Vande Mataram being played.

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