Armed Naxalism dealt with, now time to isolate ‘dimaagi Naxals’: PM Modi in I-Day speech Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, said India had successfully curbed armed Naxalism and Maoist violence, but stressed that the ideology still posed a challenge. He called for the isolation of what he described as “dimaagi Naxals” — those influenced by Maoist ideology who, he alleged, attempt to penetrate institutions and create unrest.Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort, in New Delhi. (YouTube/@narendramodi)"My dear countrymen, we have succeeded in eliminating armed Naxalism from the forests and freeing the country from that crisis. But the armed Naxal has gone; the ideological Naxal (dimaagi naxal) remains. These ideological Naxals are looking for opportunities. They are searching for ways to promote violence and anarchy and are making various attempts to pull society in the wrong direction."Modi said the government had pledged in 2014 to free the country from Naxalism. He said regions that were once affected by violence are now witnessing development, greater trust and increased efforts towards progress.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.