During his address on India’s 80th Independence Day from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the country has made significant progress in reducing armed Naxalism and Maoist violence. However, he emphasized that the underlying ideology continues to be a threat. Modi urged for the isolation of what he termed ‘dimaagi Naxals,’ referring to individuals influenced by Maoist thought who seek to infiltrate institutions and incite unrest.
Earlier reporting noted: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on 80th Independence Day on Saturday and paid tributes to freedom fighters. 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. Earlier reporting noted: He also said that the national song Vande Mataram, which was rendered for the first time during Independence Day celebrations, is resonating in every heart. Earlier reporting noted: Fragile 5 no more, eyes on 100 GW nuclear energy target: Key numbers by PM Modi from Red Fort Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, said on Saturday that the world had placed India among the “fragile five” economies and that people’s efforts had helped the country move from the “fragile five” to a major economy over the past 12 years.
