PM Modi Forgives Protesters Following Abusive Language at Jantar Mantar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video message on Friday, July 31, 2026, stating that he forgives the students who used abusive language against him and his late mother during protests over NEET irregularities at Jantar Mantar. The Prime Minister described the protesters as misguided children and argued that pushing them through court proceedings or police stations would not resolve the problem. He urged society to guide the youth on the right path rather than seeking punishment, noting that the language used did not dignify a civilized society. The Prime Minister's remarks coincided with the registration of a Zero FIR in Noida against a 25 year old woman, Ruchika Singh, for using expletives against him during the July 25 protests. The FIR was subsequently transferred to the Delhi Police for further action. Political reactions to the video varied. Pawan Khera of the Congress party suggested that while the country was asking the Prime Minister to apologize, he had instead forgiven the country. Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, stated that the Prime Minister and Amit Shah cannot threaten Gen Z into silence and warned them to be careful about how they treat the future of India. Center right coverage emphasized the Prime Minister's call for national unity and his analogy that society should not abandon its own children for their mistakes. Center left coverage focused more heavily on the critical responses from opposition leaders and the irony of the Prime Minister offering forgiveness while the country sought an apology.