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Modi Opposes Court Proceedings for Protesters, Urges Forgiveness
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Modi Opposes Court Proceedings for Protesters, Urges Forgiveness Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he opposed punishment and court proceedings for the young protesters who marched in New Delhi and other Indian cities in recent weeks, saying “children make mistakes” and society should “forgive” them for using foul language. “Punishing them, dragging them through the courts or subjecting them to harassment within society will not change the situation,” Modi said in a selfie-style video...
Modi Opposes Court Proceedings for Protesters, Urges Forgiveness
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he opposed punishment and court proceedings for the young protesters who marched in New Delhi and other Indian cities in recent weeks, saying “children make mistakes” and society should “forgive” them for using foul language.
“Punishing them, dragging them through the courts or subjecting them to harassment within society will not change the situation,” Modi said in a selfie-style video posted Friday. “I want to forgive them. And I request society to accept this sentiment of mine.”