Dharmendra Pradhan urges people to counter 'Dimagi Naxals' through democratic, constitutional means

Patna, Nov 9: Former Union Minister and Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday urged people to counter what he termed “Dimagi Naxals” through democratic and constitutional means, alleging that they were promoting anarchist elements and undermining India’s growth and development.

Pradhan made the remarks after arriving at the residence of JD(U) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha, where he also spoke about the Diwali celebrations and the upcoming Chhath festival in Bihar.

"Deepawali was celebrated with great enthusiasm. Bihar is now preparing to celebrate Chhath Puja. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, both Bihar and India are reaching new heights of development," he said.

Referring to Prime Minister Modi's Diwali celebrations with security personnel, Pradhan said the country had witnessed how the Prime Minister celebrated the festival with paramilitary and security forces in Bastar.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi followed his yearly ritual of celebrating Diwali with security personnel and spent time at the CoBRA operation base in Karanpur, in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region on Sunday.

Union Minister, reacting on 'Dimagi Naxals' remarks, said that they are promoting anarchy and opposing the country's development and urged people to unite democratically against such forces.

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"These are the people who give birth to anarchist elements in the country. The people of the nation have to come together against them. These elements that are against the growth and development of India have to be removed. Any forces that act against the interests of the nation should be fought and given a befitting reply," he said.

Referring to those allegedly attempting to foment anarchy as “Dimagi Naxals”, the Union Minister said they should be challenged through democratic and constitutional channels.

“Those who seek to spread anarchy are ‘Dimagi Naxals’ and must be confronted democratically and constitutionally. The Prime Minister is right about this,” Pradhan said.

His comments come against the backdrop of a political debate over the term “Dimagi Naxal” and efforts to counter forces accused of acting against national interests.

(IANS)