Politics
Rijiju brands Naseeruddin Shah a dimagi naxal
The Hindu·
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said on October 28 that Naseeruddin Shah is a dangerous urban dimagi naxal. He called the actor's views extremely harmful to Indian democracy. Shah, 76, posted a Facebook video on October 27 backing Jamia Millia Islamia students seeking a union. Shah wore a dimagi naxal pin and accused the Centre of destroying the education system.
Prism
What It Means For You
- A Cabinet minister's X post sets the rebuttal line against Shah's campus video within a day.
- Jamia students seeking a restored union now sit inside a national political argument.
- Viewers see the dimagi naxal label applied to a film actor in real time.
What's Happening
- Shah's October 27 Facebook video supported Jamia Millia Islamia protesters and criticised the BJP-led Centre.
- Rijiju, the minority affairs minister, replied on X calling Shah a dangerous urban Dimagi Naxal.
- Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC also questioned Shah's remarks in comments to PTI Videos.
Campus Protest Language
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the term dimagi naxal in an Independence Day address, per the reports.
- Shah has also backed Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute students in a recent sit-in.
- The actor is 76 and has posted repeated videos on student-related disputes.
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