PM Modi Forgives Student Protesters Amid Social Media Harassment Concerns
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly stated that he forgives the students who used abusive language against him during the "Cockroach" protests, characterizing them as "misled children" who require guidance. However, this gesture of forgiveness comes amid reports that his supporters are actively doxxing and harassing these same protesters on various social media platforms. Critics argue that while the Prime Minister adopts a paternalistic tone in public, the digital backlash against young activists highlights a narrowing space for dissent and the risks faced by those who participate in anti-government demonstrations in India.
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