Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an emotional video message on Instagram, addressing the recent events at Jantar Mantar and appealing for compassion towards the young protesters who used abusive language during the demonstrations.
In the video, Modi said that while the abusive remarks directed at him and his late mother were painful and unacceptable, he believes that "mistakes happen in childhood" and that young people deserve an opportunity to learn and reform rather than face lifelong punishment.