Gunjan Chaudhary
Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker has reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent “dimaagi naxal” remark, questioning the language being used for people who disagree with the government. Swara, who is known for her outspoken political views, said the new term reminded her of labels such as “tukde-tukde gang” that had earlier become part of political discourse. The controversy began after Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the threat posed by what he described as “dimaagi naxal” thinking during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort.
Swara Bhaskar
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While speaking about the decline of armed Naxalism, PM Modi said that even after the elimination of the armed threat, a mindset that promotes violence and instability could continue to pose a challenge. He called for identifying and isolating such elements and ensuring that young people remain connected with the mainstream. The remark has since triggered reactions from opposition leaders, activists and several public figures.
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Reacting to the statement, Swara Bhasker questioned the need for introducing another political label. She pointed out that terms such as “tukde-tukde gang” had also been popularised in political debates in previous years. According to reports, Swara suggested that the people now using the term “dimaagi naxal” were the same people who had earlier introduced expressions such as “tukde-tukde gang”. Her comments have once again brought her political opinions into the spotlight.
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Swara also took a dig at the BJP-led government while discussing its 12 years in power. Her remark about “12 years of putting up nameplates” was interpreted as criticism of the government’s approach to branding and political messaging. The actress has frequently used social media to express her views on political and social issues. She has also participated in public demonstrations and has been vocal about matters concerning democracy, protests and civil liberties.
Swara Bhaskar
Swara’s reaction has triggered a fresh debate online, with users divided over both her comments and PM Modi’s original statement. Supporters of the actress praised her for questioning political rhetoric, while critics accused her of opposing the government regardless of the issue. The phrase “dimaagi naxal” has meanwhile become a major talking point on social media, with supporters and opponents interpreting PM Modi’s remarks differently. Interestingly, the controversy has also inspired satirical social media responses, including accounts using variations of the phrase “Dimaagi Naxal Party”.