'PM forgiving me is a very big thing': Noida teen who 'abused' Modi apologises again
A 15-year-old girl who went viral for making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly apologized. The teenager expressed relief and gratitude after the Prime Minister publicly forgave her and suggested she be guided toward a better path.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of social media influence, youth political engagement, and the power of political figures to shape public discourse through gestures of forgiveness.
NEW DELHI: A 15-year-old girl who appeared in a viral video allegedly making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi says she feels she has "got a second life."The teenager was reacting after the PM said the "misguided children" who had abused him at the Jantar Mantar protest should be forgiven and guided on the right path. She said she never thought she would be forgiven and described the gesture as "a very big thing." In the video, the teenager said she was overwhelmed after hearing PM Modi's message."I am very happy that PM Modi has forgiven me. It is a very big thing for me. In a way, I have got a second life. I made such a big mistake, and I never thought I would be forgiven.""I felt that everything was over. He forgave me immediately.
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