Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Opposition Condemns Modi’s ‘Dimagi Naxal’ Remarks at SRCC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at a celebration at Shri Ram College of Commerce in Delhi.
He used labels such as “Dimagi Naxal” and “Naraz Fufa” for people he said opposed his ideas or initiatives.
He compared the first label to a homeopathic medicine that makes a problem appear worse before it improves.
Opposition leaders said the speech focused too much on political attacks.
They said Modi should have spoken about education, jobs and the future of young people.
They also raised concerns about school buildings, teachers, scholarships, university independence and exam paper leaks.
Some opposition claims included figures about schools, jobs and education, but those claims were not independently assessed in the reports.
Modi also recalled his 2013 visit to the college.
He said India had progressed from “policy paralysis” to “policy dynamism” and cited reported growth of 7.8 percent.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used “Dimagi Naxal” and “Naraz Fufa” during Shri Ram College of Commerce’s centenary celebrations.
Modi described “Dimagi Naxals” as people whose ideas he had criticized and portrayed “Naraz Fufa” figures as opposing every initiative.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Modi of turning a youth-focused college event into another political campaign.
Opposition leaders said Modi should have addressed education, employment, infrastructure, faculty concerns and students’ questions.
Modi contrasted India’s reported 7.8% growth with the country’s economic situation in 2013 and said it had moved from “policy paralysis” to “policy dynamism.”
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress leader Pawan Khera and Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Manoj Kumar Jha.
- What
- Opposition leaders criticized Modi’s use of “Dimagi Naxal” and “Naraz Fufa” during his address at SRCC.
- When
- During SRCC’s centenary celebrations; one report described the response as occurring on Sunday and linked the remarks to Teacher’s Day, but no exact date was provided.
- Where
- Shri Ram College of Commerce at Delhi University in Delhi.
- Why
- The Opposition said the event should have focused on students, education, employment, teachers and youth concerns rather than political labels.
Opposition’s View
Modi’s View
Purpose of the event
Opposition’s View
Kharge, Khera and Jha said the occasion should have centered on youth, education, employment, students and teachers.
Modi’s View
Modi used the address to discuss India’s economic progress, his 2013 speech and opposition to government initiatives.
Political labels
Opposition’s View
The Opposition said labels such as “Dimagi Naxal” and “Naraz Fufa” demonized or vilified people who questioned the government and diverted attention from its record.
Modi’s View
Modi presented “Dimagi Naxals” as people supporting ideas he had criticized and described “Naraz Fufa” figures as people who oppose every initiative.
Government record and youth concerns
Opposition’s View
Opposition leaders emphasized unemployment, delayed recruitment, paper leaks, expensive education, reduced scholarships and pressure on universities and students.
Modi’s View
Modi said India had moved from the 2013-era conditions he called “policy paralysis” to “policy dynamism” and cited reported 7.8% growth.
- Event
- Shri Ram College of Commerce’s centenary celebrations
- Main speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Terms used
- “Dimagi Naxal” and “Naraz Fufa”
- Opposition criticism
- Leaders said Modi turned a college event into a political campaign and used name-calling against critics.
- Issues raised
- Education, employment, infrastructure, faculty grievances, scholarships, university autonomy and paper leaks
- Earlier SRCC visit
- Modi recalled addressing SRCC in February 2013 as Gujarat chief minister.
- Economic figure cited
- Modi referred to India’s reported 7.8% growth.
