Narendra Modi says "Abuses never solve anything" in appeal to protesters over alleged exam leaks

After student-led demonstrations at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar over alleged exam-paper leaks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said harsh words were not the answer and called for guiding young participants rather than prosecuting them. His video appeal followed a police complaint against a woman accused of using abusive language toward him and his late mother during the protest. Modi said he forgave those involved, describing them as misguided, and urged society to steer them toward constructive work for India. The protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party and joined by activist Sonam Wangchuk, ended July 25 after the government accepted core demands; Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid the demonstrations.