Is 'Dimagi Naxal' the New Label for Dissent | India News

India News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

The Prime Minister’s new term “dimagi Naxal” has ignited controversy, sparking fears that dissenting voices — even those rooted in free-market principles and liberal democracy — could be unfairly labeled as subversive. As someone who openly rejected radical ideologies like Naxalism and stood against figures like Bhindranwale during dangerous times, the ambiguity of this label is deeply troubling. In a climate where opposing government policies risks being weaponized, journalists are branded anti-national, and investigative agencies target critics, the erosion of open debate threatens…