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Chidambaram Calls Himself 'Dimagi Naxal' in Retort to Modi
✍️ INDToday
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has publicly declared his pride in being a 'Dimagi Naxal' after a heated exchange with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During a recent political confrontation, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram responded to remarks made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi by declaring himself a "Dimagi Naxal" and expressing pride in the label. The term, meaning a mentally Naxalite, was used by Chidambaram to criticize Modi’s approach to governance and policy implementation. Chidambaram’s statement was aimed at highlighting what he perceives as a disconnect between Modi’s rhetoric and the realities faced by opposition leaders. The remark has attracted attention across political circles, prompting discussions about the tone of public debate in India.