New Delhi: A video of the girl booked for allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a student protest has surfaced on social media, with the teenager publicly apologising for her remarks and seeking forgiveness.
In the now viral video, the girl, dressed in a striped T-shirt, is seen standing with folded hands as she expresses regret over her comments.
“I came under the influence of some people at the protest and said many bad things about the Prime Minister,” she says in the video.
While the First Information Report (FIR) reportedly identified her as a 25 year old, the girl claims in the apology video that she is only 15 years old.
“I am just 15 years old. Whatever I did is not worthy of forgiveness. I said many hurtful things,” she says.
Calling it her “first and last mistake,” she adds, “I apologise to the entire country. I am deeply ashamed. I cannot even look at myself. Please forgive me.”
Case Registered After Protest Remarks
The controversy began on Wednesday when a complaint was lodged against the girl at a Noida police station over her alleged remarks against Prime Minister Modi during a student protest.
Based on the complaint, Noida Police registered a Zero FIR, which was later transferred to the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi for further investigation.
According to the complainant, the girl’s remarks insulted the dignity of the office of the Prime Minister and had the potential to create public disharmony and disturb peace.
Apology Video Follows PM Modi’s Appeal for Forgiveness
The apology video surfaced only hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a video message on Instagram urging restraint and compassion in response to abusive slogans raised against him during the student protest at Jantar Mantar.
Addressing the incident, the Prime Minister said abusive language has no place in a civilised society and revealed that not only he but also his late mother had been targeted.
“What happened at Jantar Mantar has been seen by the entire country and the world. Some misguided youngsters used language that has no place in any civilised society. I was abused, and even my late mother was abused,” he said.
However, PM Modi emphasised that the response should not be driven by anger or revenge.
“Mistakes are made in childhood, and childhood also provides an opportunity to correct those mistakes. That is what being young is about,” he said.
He described those involved as “misguided children” and appealed to society to guide them rather than punish them.
“There is anger in society, and I understand that. But now is the time to embrace these children and show them the right path. They are misguided children. It is our duty to guide them. Punishing them, dragging them through courts and harassing them will not change the circumstances,” he said.
The Prime Minister concluded his message by saying he wished to forgive those responsible and urged society to do the same.
“I want to forgive them. I request society also to accept what I am saying. Abuses never solve anything. Let us guide those who have lost their way. Let us work together. Let us work for Bharat,” he said.
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