# PM Modi forgives protesters, decries abusive language as cultural shock 2026-08-10T13:53:10+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet On July 31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the abusive language used against him and his late mother during the Jantar Mantar protest against examination irregularities. He said he wanted to forgive the 'misguided children' but called the profanity a 'cultural shock', especially from young women. The protest ended after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned. Hindustan Times reports that abusive language is pervasive in Indian politics and society, often targeting women. While the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has provisions, online trolling and public shaming are not clearly defined. The Supreme Court in 2008 restricted caste slurs, but the debate over everyday profanity remains unresolved. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: abusive language, exam irregularities, Jantar Mantar protest, legal framework, PM Modi, political discourse Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pm-modi-forgives-protesters-decries-abusive-language-as-cultural-shock/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pm-modi-forgives-protesters-decries-abusive-language-as-cultural-shock/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.