Jagdalpur, Nov. 8 -- Targeting political opponents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, November 8, said the threat of Naxalism has not ended even though armed Maoists have been eliminated, alleging that "dimagi Naxals" have infiltrated several organisations, including political parties, and are instigating people against the Constitution and democracy.

"We must identify and defeat such elements and secure the country," Modi said, addressing security personnel while celebrating Diwali at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Karanpur in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district.

The central armed police forces and personnel of the Chhattisgarh Police have been deployed in Bastar. They were deeply involved in the anti-Naxal operations....