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Congress condemns Modi's 'dimagi Naxal' remark, warns of 'jhola‑picking‑up' time
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 04:32 AM
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The Congress party rebuked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for calling an opponent a 'dimagi Naxal', saying the backlash marks a looming 'jhola‑picking‑up' moment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently used the term "dimagi Naxal" to describe a political adversary, a phrase that sparked immediate controversy. The comment, made during a public address, was interpreted by opposition leaders as an attempt to label dissent as extremist thinking.
In response, the Congress party issued a sharp rebuke, calling the remark inappropriate and inflammatory. Party officials invoked the expression "jhola‑picking‑up time" to suggest that the government would soon face accountability for such language.
The exchange underscores the growing tension between the ruling party and the opposition ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Analysts note that the incident could intensify debates over political rhetoric and freedom of expression.
The story was first reported by the Deccan Herald, which highlighted both the original comment and the Congress reaction.
In response, the Congress party issued a sharp rebuke, calling the remark inappropriate and inflammatory. Party officials invoked the expression "jhola‑picking‑up time" to suggest that the government would soon face accountability for such language.
The exchange underscores the growing tension between the ruling party and the opposition ahead of upcoming electoral contests. Analysts note that the incident could intensify debates over political rhetoric and freedom of expression.
The story was first reported by the Deccan Herald, which highlighted both the original comment and the Congress reaction.