Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he was willing to forgive students who allegedly abused him during the recent protest at Jantar Mantar, urging society to guide them rather than seek punishment.
In a video message shared on social media, Modi said the abusive slogans directed at him and his late mother were “deeply disturbing”, but stressed that young people should be given an opportunity to learn from their mistakes.
“Children make mistakes, and this is the time for them to correct themselves. I want to forgive those who abused me and request society to accept my decision,” he said.
Using a metaphor, the Prime Minister said just as one does not break their teeth after accidentally biting their tongue, society should not ostracise misguided youth but instead help them reform.