- In his fourth late-night Instagram address, Modi said he felt 'culture shock' over 'daughters' using 'foul language' and added: I want to forgive them.
- Using a tongue-and-teeth metaphor, Modi called the protesters 'our children' and urged them: Just learn from your mistakes and move forward.
- After the address, people responded by suggesting Modi make a similar reel for his party’s IT cell and flooded his timeline with posts from the BJP ecosystem as a reminder of abuses from the ruling side.
- The Centre had assured the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) that all FIRs against protesters would be withdrawn, but FIRs continued in several states and Delhi police attempted to arrest student leader Aishe Ghosh of the SFI.
- Several social media handles associated with the Sangh ecosystem publicised photos of women protesters and called for police and vigilante action.
- A statement from AISA, backed by the CPIML Liberation, said women protesters were facing rape threats, rape abuses and online trolling.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the backlash over abusive remarks directed at him during protests, stating he experienced a 'cultural shock' at the language used by young women. He expressed readiness to forgive the 'misguided children' rather than punish them.
In his fourth late-night Instagram address, Modi remarked, “Some mischievous kids used extremely vulgar expletives that have no place in a civilised society.” He acknowledged the anger in society, saying, “I can understand the anger in society. There is a cultural shock over how our daughters could use such foul language.”12
Modi emphasized the importance of guiding youth, stating, “To punish them or entangle them in court cases or harass them in public will not change the circumstances. I want to forgive them.” He urged society to embrace these youths, asserting, “It is our duty to show them the way.”
The Prime Minister's comments come amid ongoing protests and legal actions against participants, particularly women, who have faced harassment and threats. Opposition leaders criticized the government's response, with Rahul Gandhi stating, “PM Modi and Amit Shah — you cannot threaten Gen Z into silence.” The Supreme Court has intervened, stating that under-18 protesters with no criminal records must be released, yet many continue to face legal challenges.
As Modi called for unity and progress, he concluded, “Let us move forward with our dreams. The country is progressing a lot, will progress further, and my dream is that you also progress.”
“The Centre had assured the Cockroach Janta Party that all FIRs against protesters would be withdrawn, yet Delhi police attempted to arrest SFI student leader Aishe Ghosh and FIRs continued in several states. After the address, people flooded Modi's timeline suggesting he make a similar reel for his party's IT cell.”
