Gave her a new life: Girl's mother after PM Modi forgives use of 'filthy words'
Speaking to news agency PTI, the girl's mother said she was grateful "with folded hands" to PM Modi for choosing forgiveness instead of retaliation, calling it a second chance for her daughter. PM Modi has shown his greatness by forgiving the child who used such…
Speaking to news agency PTI, the girl's mother said she was grateful "with folded hands" to PM Modi for choosing forgiveness instead of retaliation, calling it a second chance for her daughter. PM Modi has shown his greatness by forgiving the child who used.
Today is her birthday, and PM Modi has given her the greatest gift: jeevandaan (the gift of life). On Friday, PM Modi posted a video on Instagram urging restraint after abusive slogans targeting him were raised during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student protest.
What Happened
Calling those who abused him "misguided," the Prime Minister said he did not believe the answer lay in "anger or retaliation." Soon after, the girl's apology video surfaced online.
Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke lost no time in targeting the Prime Minister over the police action against the teen.
They should only be allowed to study, and they should not be allowed to protest.
My humble request to PM Modi, please block Instagram and Facebook for children under the age of 20.
Key Details
In the video, she identified herself as a 15-year-old and said she had realised the seriousness of her actions. Whatever I did was not worthy of forgiveness.
The mother urged the government to bar minors from using social media and participating in protests.
She also claimed the FIR wrongly listed her daughter's age as 25, even though she is a 15-year-old minor.
Her mother said both she and her daughter had repeatedly apologised and appealed for the FIR to be withdrawn.
Why It Matters
The girl said she had gone to the protest with friends after visiting Connaught Place and was influenced by people around her who were raising abusive slogans against PM Modi. Despite the apology, a complaint had already been filed against the girl.
The complainant alleged that the girl's remarks insulted the dignity of the office of the prime minister and had the potential to spread disharmony and disturb public peace.
Noida Police registered a Zero FIR, which was later transferred to Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi.
What Reports Say
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