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PM Modi forgives protesters, decries abusive language as cultural shock
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 Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The outrage over students' abusive language misses the point. Cuss words have become routine in political rallies, films, and even daily speech, amplified by leaders who know an abuse clip gets more clicks than a speech. Modi rightly called it a cultural shock, but selective outrage helps no one. The same politicians who decry profanity have used it themselves. The real test is whether the law will be applied evenly across parties, not just when the target is the prime minister.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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