India cracks down on protesters accused of ‘abusing’ Modi

Police cases, social media takedowns and online abuse have followed many who took part in India’s youth protests.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "mistakes made in youth" should be corrected through guidance rather than legal action.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to "forgive" protesters who abused him during recent youth-led demonstrations that dealt a rare political setback to his government.

The biggest political crisis of Modi's third term peaked in July after the leak of national exam papers forced a retest for 2 million students, fuelling anger over the lack of opportunities for young Indians.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he wanted to “forgive” protesters who abused him during recent youth-led demonstrations that dealt a rare political setback to his government. The remarks came after the online Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) mobilised large protests in New Delhi and other cities over examination pa

Indian PM Narendra Modi says he wants to forgive protesters who abused him during recent youth-led demonstrations over exam paper leaks and unemployment.