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31 August 2026

PM Modi on 'brainy Naxals'

The topic provides context on the evolving discourse surrounding internal security and the ideological dimensions of extremism, though it remains a political statement rather than a specific policy or legal development.

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Notes

  • The term 'dimaagi Naxals' (brainy Naxals) has been introduced in official discourse to describe individuals perceived as steering youth away from national development goals.
  • The concept of 'dimaagi Naxals' shifts the focus from armed insurgency to intellectual or ideological dissent.
  • Historical context: Dr. B.S. Moonje and K.B. Hedgewar (1930s) explored the concept of civilian militias modeled on European fascist organizations to achieve ideological goals.
  • Existing legal frameworks for civilian participation in national security include the Civil Defence Act, 1968, and the Home Guards.
  • The debate highlights tensions between maintaining a monolithic national consensus and the democratic necessity of critical thinking and dissent.
  • Concerns exist regarding the potential for 'civilian defence forces' to be misused for internal policing or the suppression of political opposition.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Political discourse on 'dimaagi Naxals', which has been running since 18 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Critically examine the role of civilian volunteer forces in internal security management within the framework of the Civil Defence Act, 1968. What are the potential challenges in balancing such initiatives with the maintenance of democratic accountability? 150 words
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  2. The health of a democracy is often measured by the space it provides for intellectual dissent and critical inquiry. Discuss the constitutional importance of freedom of speech and expression in fostering a culture of democratic accountability, and analyze how the labeling of ideological dissent as a security threat impacts the social fabric of the nation. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following legislations provides the legal framework for organizing civilians for non-combat roles during emergencies in India?

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