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India's Modi forgives student protesters who abused him, says punishing them 'will not change situation'

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced he will forgive student protesters who directed expletives at him during demonstrations held last month. Stating that punishing the students or forcing them to repeatedly appear in court would not resolve the underlying situation, the Prime Minister emphasized that mistakes made during one's youth should be addressed through guidance rather than legal action.

The remarks come amid what has been described as the biggest political crisis of the Prime Minister's tenure. By opting against legal repercussions, the government is signaling a shift in approach toward the student-led unrest, prioritizing reconciliation over punitive measures in an effort to de-escalate the ongoing tensions.

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