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‘Dimagi Naxal Party’ Springs up on Instagram After PM Modi’s Remark, over 1 Lakh People Follow in 24 Hours

The satirical Instagram page drew criticism and support online after Modi’s remark, and it gained over 1.6 lakh followers in a day.

  • Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Saturday Independence Day warning, a satirical Instagram page named 'Dimagi Naxal Party' surged in popularity, gaining over 1.6 lakh followers in one day.
  • During his 80th Independence Day address, Modi warned about 'dimagi Naxals' lurking in the system, claiming these 'intellectual Naxals' manipulate policies and 'brainwash' young people.
  • Opposition leaders, including Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, called the remark a 'sure sign of desperation,' while the party adopted the motto 'Think | Research | Resist' and claims to follow Bhagat Singh.
  • On Monday, the group claimed its Instagram account faced cyberattacks, stating in a post it follows Bhagat Singh and rejects 'Anti-Nationals' labels targeting educated questioners.
  • The emergence follows the trend set by the Cockroach Janta Party, which previously mobilized the youth, especially Gen, nationwide over policy concerns, suggesting a growing pattern of satirical activism.
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NDTV broke the news in New Delhi, India on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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