India's Modi forgives student protesters who abused him, says punishing them 'will not change situation'
- MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during protests in July, saying that punishing them and forcing them to appear repeatedly in court would not help resolve the situation.
- The biggest political crisis of Modi's third term peaked in July after the leak of national exam papers forced a retest for 2 million students, fuelling anger over the lack of opportunities for young Indians.
- Authorities filed cases against hundreds of demonstrators after some clashed with security forces and shouted abusive slogans at the prime minister.
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- MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to forgive students who hurled expletives at him during protests in July, saying that punishing them and forcing them to appear repeatedly in court would not help resolve the situation.
- The biggest political crisis of Modi's third term peaked in July after the leak of national exam papers forced a retest for 2 million students, fuelling anger over the lack of opportunities for young Indians.
- Authorities filed cases against hundreds of demonstrators after some clashed with security forces and shouted abusive slogans at the prime minister.
Sources: CNA