An Instagram page branded as the \u201cDimagi Naxal Party\u201d reportedly attracted more than 1.6 lakh followers within 24 hours, shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the expression \u201cdimagi Naxals\u201d during his Independence Day address.<\/p>\n
According to information visible in a snapshot of the account cited in the initial report, the page had published 62 posts and was following approximately 35 accounts. Instagram\u2019s account-information section reportedly showed that the profile was created in August 2026 and that its username had been changed once. The identity of the person or group operating the account was not disclosed.<\/p>\n
The reported figure of more than 1.6 lakh followers could not be independently confirmed at the time of publication. Searches also revealed similarly named Instagram accounts carrying substantially different numbers of followers and posts.<\/p>\n
An Instagram page using the name \u2018Dimagi Naxal Party\u2019 reportedly attracted more than 1.6 lakh followers within 24 hours of Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s Independence Day remarks. However, the account\u2019s operators and current statistics could not be independently verified.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
It is consequently unclear whether the original page changed its username, became unavailable, was restricted or was one of several accounts created in response to the political controversy. No statement from Meta or the account\u2019s unidentified operators explaining its status was found.<\/p>\n
The account information described in the original report\u2014including its creation date and username history – does not establish who created or controls it.<\/p>\n
No confirmed political-party status<\/h3>\n
Despite using the word \u201cParty\u201d in its name, there is no verified evidence that the Instagram page represents a registered political party, formal organisation or electoral group.<\/p>\n
No connection between the page and the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party or any other recognised political organisation has been established. On the presently available evidence, the name appears to be a form of online political branding or satire rather than proof of an organised political movement.<\/p>\n
Modi\u2019s \u2018dimagi Naxal\u2019 warning<\/h3>\n
The expression gained attention after Modi used it while discussing the government\u2019s campaign against Maoist insurgency during his address from the Red Fort on 15 August.<\/p>\n
Modi said that although armed Maoist groups had been driven out of several forested areas, ideological supporters whom he described as \u201cdimagi Naxals\u201d remained present within society and institutions. He urged citizens to identify and isolate people seeking, in his assessment, to encourage violence and disorder.<\/p>\n
The remarks formed part of a broader warning about the continuing ideological influence of Maoism even as the government claims a substantial reduction in armed insurgency. More context about the prime minister\u2019s speech is available in this Associated Press report<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Phrase becomes an online political identity<\/h3>\n
The expression rapidly generated political reactions, jokes and critical commentary across social-media platforms. The reported popularity of the Instagram page suggests that some users may have adopted the phrase ironically or sought to reclaim a label they regarded as being directed at government critics.<\/p>\n
Nevertheless, an increase in followers should not be interpreted automatically as support for Maoist violence, membership of an organisation or backing for a political party. Social-media users frequently follow controversial accounts out of curiosity, humour, disagreement or a desire to monitor their content.<\/p>\n
Questions over ownership and authenticity<\/h3>\n
Until the operators identify themselves or Instagram provides further information, several important questions remain unanswered:<\/p>\n
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- Who created and manages the account?<\/li>\n
- Is the reported follower count authentic?<\/li>\n
- Was the account renamed from an earlier profile?<\/li>\n
- Is it intended as satire, political advocacy or audience-building?<\/li>\n
- Does it have any relationship with a recognised organisation?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The account\u2019s rapid reported growth is therefore noteworthy as an example of how political expressions can be transformed into online trends. It does not, by itself, establish the creation of a new political organisation or a coordinated ideological campaign.<\/p>\n
The report will be updated on\u00a0Hams Live News<\/a><\/em>\u00a0if the page\u2019s operators, Instagram or Meta issue a clarification.<\/p>\n
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