Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he wants to “forgive” people who abused him during recent youth-led demonstrations in which the prime minister was targeted with insults, according to reports. The remarks come after the online Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) mobilises protests in New Delhi and other cities over alleged examination paper leaks. The demonstrations are described as a rare political setback for Modi’s government and a major challenge in recent years. Videos circulated online show some protesters shouting insults at Modi during the protests. Modi’s comments are framed as an expression of forgiveness following the incidents. Both outlets link his statements to the same wave of CJP-linked demonstrations and the issue of exam paper leaks, but they offer no additional official details about any investigations or disciplinary actions related to the protesters. The reports focus on Modi’s reaction to the abuse and the broader context of the protests, including their scale and the political attention they draw.