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    Tear‑jerker Accusation Sparks BJP onslaught

    The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a direct assault on the Congress following remarks attributed to former Union finance minister P. Chidambaram that the opposition alleged the BJP was pushing 'dimagi Naxal' ideology.[1]

    According to a report from Amar Ujala, the BJP’s response was swift, warning that within 24 hours a wave of ‘mental Naxal’-styled protest would erupt. The party dubbed the allegation a smear and framed it as a national security threat, demanding that Congress retract the remark publicly.[1]

    Congress Defends the Alleged Comment

    Congress officials countered the BJP’s charge by reiterating that the alleged statement was misinterpreted and that, if invoked, it was part of a broader critique of alleged state sinister policies.[1]

    The coalition’s leadership said that it had no intention of fomenting social discord over speculative accusations, urging the national debate to focus on substantive policy differences rather than personality attacks.[1]

    Political Implications of the Clash

    The incident marks the latest escalation in the rivalry between the two national parties, each hoping to secure a larger base as the 2026 general election approaches.[1]

    The BJP’s decision to brand the allegation as a 'mental Naxal' resonates with its broader narrative on security and ideological extremism, while Congress’s attempt to downplay the claim reflects its strategy to maintain a focus on developmental politics.[1]

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