Ruchika Singh, a woman in Noida accused of making abusive remarks and slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a protest at Jantar Mantar, releases a public apology video. In the video, she says she is 15 years old and acknowledges her conduct, stating she was “influenced” by other protesters and considers it her “first and last mistake.” She expresses deep shame and presents the apology as remorse for the remarks she made.
Police action continues in parallel with her apology. Delhi Police examine a “Zero FIR” registered in connection with the alleged remarks, and the case is handled through a transferred jurisdiction to Delhi’s Special Cell, according to reporting. Additional accounts cited by at least one outlet indicate that investigators and local reports question her claimed age and location.
Separately, Prime Minister Modi publicly responds to the incident by urging that young protesters be given an opportunity rather than punished, describing mistakes made at a young age and expressing forgiveness.
