PM Modi: I forgive those who abused me & my mom, our job to guide them
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced his intention to forgive young protesters who directed abuse at him and his late mother. He stated that these individuals are misguided youth who deserve guidance rather than legal harassment, signaling a likely withdrawal of pending criminal cases.
Why it matters
The statement serves as a significant political gesture aimed at de-escalating tensions with student protesters and framing the Prime Minister as a forgiving, paternal figure.
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi said on Friday he will forgive young protesters accused of abusing him and his late mother, saying they are misguided children and it is “our job to show them the right way”.In a video message, Modi said punishing these youth and making them run around courts will not change circumstances, adding that these children have lost their way and must be guided instead of being subjected to any harassment. His comments came amid incidents of criminal cases being lodged against some young protesters for abusing him during the recent student protest.
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