Armed Maoists gone, but dimagi Naxals instigating people against Constitution: PM Modi

Mangalore Today News Network

Jagdalpur, Nov 9, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that the threat of Naxalism has not completely ended despite the elimination of armed Maoists, alleging that "dimagi Naxals" have infiltrated several organisations, including political parties, and are attempting to instigate people against the Constitution and democracy.

"We must identify and defeat such elements and secure the country," Modi said while addressing security personnel during his Diwali celebrations at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Karanpur in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district.

Central armed police forces and Chhattisgarh Police personnel deployed in Bastar have played a significant role in anti-Naxal operations.

On March 31 this year, the Centre had announced that the country had been freed from the menace of Naxalism following the elimination of several Maoist leaders and cadres and the surrender of hundreds of others.

Modi described the elimination of Maoist terror as a victory for the country’s right policies and strong political will. However, he cautioned that the ideological threat remained.

"Amid the successes, we must remember one more thing. Naxalites have been eliminated, but the threat is not over yet. Armed Naxalites have disappeared from the forests, but ’dimagi Naxals’ have taken control of several organisations," he said.

He alleged that such elements continue to instigate people against the Constitution and democracy and have infiltrated political parties and various organisations.

Earlier, in his Independence Day address in August, Modi had also referred to "dimagi Naxals", warning that ideological supporters of Naxalism could seek opportunities to promote violence and anarchy even after armed Maoist groups were removed from the forests.

During Sunday’s visit, the Prime Minister said his government had taken several decisions that dealt a major blow to the funding networks of Naxalites and separatists.

He alleged that previous governments had restricted the freedom of security forces in tackling Maoist violence, while his government had given them the authority to take necessary decisions during operations.

Modi also said the government had worked to dismantle the support system that Left-Wing Extremism allegedly received from certain sections within the government and administrative machinery.

He said the government’s objective was to ensure that no mother lost her child, no family was pushed into devastation, no child took up arms and no young person’s future was destroyed because of Naxalism.

"We remained committed to this resolve until the goal was achieved. Without publicity or showmanship, we worked with sensitivity and broke the backbone of Maoist terrorists," he said.

Modi added that development initiatives and public welfare measures had helped transform the lives of people in Naxal-affected areas, encouraging those affected by extremism to support the government and security forces.

He further claimed that government decisions had destroyed counterfeit currency networks and disrupted the supply lines of Naxalites and separatists.

Recalling the scale of the challenge, Modi said more than 230 districts across nearly 20 states were once affected by Naxalism.

"To take the country forward, its enemies must be crushed with unwavering determination and a well-planned strategy," he said.

The Prime Minister said the lack of political will that had affected the country’s fight against Naxalism was addressed in 2014, when people gave him the opportunity to serve the nation.

He also highlighted the CRPF’s record, stating that for the first time in 47 years, not a single CRPF personnel had been killed in the line of duty during the past year.

Bastar, once considered the epicentre of Left-Wing Extremism in Chhattisgarh, has witnessed significant changes following intensified anti-Naxal operations, large-scale surrenders and the expansion of development initiatives.

Earlier on Sunday, Modi announced his visit to Bastar through a post on X, saying he would celebrate Diwali with security personnel in the region.

"Heading to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces," he said.

He described Bastar as a region where Naxalism once held sway but where development was now gaining momentum. He also paid tribute to security personnel for their sacrifices, selfless service and unwavering dedication to the nation.