Republic Summit: Urban Naxals Strong in Parties That Were Earlier Associated With Mahatma Gandhi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi , speaking at Republic TV's plenary summit today, said that while traditional Naxalism is on the decline, a new challenge has emerged in the form of "Urban Naxals," who have infiltrated political parties that were once closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi.

"Earlier, over 100 districts were affected by Naxalism, but now it has been reduced to fewer than two dozen districts. This has been possible only because we worked with a Nation First approach," PM Modi said.

Urban Naxals Expanding Their Network

The Prime Minister highlighted that while decisive government actions have weakened Naxal activity in rural areas, its influence is now spreading in urban centers.

"With decisive government actions, Naxalism is being wiped out from the jungles, but now it is spreading its roots in urban centers. Urban Naxals have rapidly expanded their network," he said.

‘Political Parties Now Have Voices of Urban Naxals’

PM Modi warned that certain political parties that once opposed Naxal ideology are now being infiltrated by those same elements.

"Political parties that once opposed them have now been infiltrated by them. Today, we can hear the voices of Urban Naxals within these parties," he said.

A Call for Vigilance

The Prime Minister urged the public to remain vigilant against Urban Naxals, whom he described as "staunch opponents of India's development."

"Arnab has also taken the responsibility of exposing Urban Naxals. We must remain vigilant against them," he stated, referring to Republic TV’s Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami .

Despite these challenges, PM Modi emphasized that India is moving forward with confidence.

"Today’s India is overcoming every challenge and reaching new heights," he stated.