India, Sept. 6 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday revived his recent "dimagi Naxal" remark to take a swipe at his critics, saying the phrase had worked like a "homeopathic pill" by prompting those he accused of the ideology to reveal their "true colours".

Addressing the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) in Delhi, Modi said he had introduced the term during his recent Independence Day address from the Red Fort.

Drawing a parallel with homeopathic treatment, the prime minister said the condition could initially appear to worsen when treatment begins.

"Similarly, as soon as I gave the 'dimagi Naxal' homeopathic pill, all the 'dimagi Naxals' started coming out one after another. And now the public is al...