CJP slams Modi for reviving 'Dimagi Naxal' remarks at DU college
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi revived his attack on what he described as "Dimagi Naxals" while addressing the centenary celebrations of Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on Saturday, drawing sharp criticism from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Hindustan Times reported.
Referring to his Independence Day speech last month, Modi said his "homeopathic dose" against Dimagi Naxals had exposed those backing the ideas he had criticised. He suggested that people associated with such views had begun revealing themselves after his remarks, allowing the public to see the alleged forces encouraging what he portrayed as an ideological illness.
The remarks at one of India's leading colleges triggered a strong backlash from the CJP, which accused the Prime Minister of targeting a young generation that questions those in power.
CJP co-convener Saurav Das criticised Modi for using the occasion to label questioning young people instead of addressing their concerns. He said the Prime Minister should have focused on issues affecting students and teachers, including problems faced by SRCC faculty over medical and childcare leave, deteriorating infrastructure and the intense pressure of hyper-competition.
Das argued that young people needed hope and meaningful answers rather than labels for challenging those in authority.
CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka also attacked the speech, saying the SRCC centenary provided an opportunity to discuss education, employment and the challenges facing students.
He said Modi should have used the occasion to explain how India plans to strengthen education and prepare its young population for the next 20 years, rather than reviving the politically charged "Dimagi Naxal" attack.