'New Mask of Jihadis And Naxalites': Delhi Minister Attacks Protest Slogans

A fresh political clash has erupted in Delhi after a city minister accused protesters of hiding behind environmental activism while pushing extremist ideologies. Referring to the violent air-pollution protests in the capital, the Delhi minister said slogans like "Lal Salam" and chants praising Maoist leader Madvi Hidma were raised, calling the demonstrators the "new mask of jihadis and Naxalites." The minister claimed Delhi has given a strong response to such ideologies, intensifying the ongoing debate over the nature of the protest and its political messaging.