Modi threatens to target ‘intellectual Naxals’ in Independence Day speech
Summary
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country has mostly ended the armed Maoist Naxalite rebellion but warned that their intellectual supporters still pose a threat. He called for identifying and isolating these "intellectual Naxals" and highlighted government efforts to develop the country and support young people.Key Facts
- Modi said India has largely eliminated the armed Maoist Naxalite rebellion.
- He referred to ideological supporters as "dimagi Naxals" or intellectual Naxals.
- The term "intellectual Naxals" targets activists, academics, and critics of the government.
- Modi did not mention recent youth protests but emphasized programs for young people like AI training and exam coaching.
- India’s Naxalite movement began in 1967 and involved armed conflict over land and rights for poor and Indigenous communities.
- Thousands died during the Naxalite conflict, including civilians, rebels, and security forces.
- Modi credited security and development policies since 2014 with reducing Maoist violence.
- Human rights groups say the government has used laws to restrict civil society and target critics.
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