PM Modi: I forgive those who abused me & my mom, our job to guide them

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi said on Friday he will forgive young protesters accused of abusing him and his late mother, saying they are misguided children and it is “our job to show them the right way”.In a video message, Modi said punishing these youth and making them run around courts will not change circumstances, adding that these children have lost their way and must be guided instead of being subjected to any harassment. His comments came amid incidents of criminal cases being lodged against some young protesters for abusing him during the recent student protest. “Everybody saw what happened at Jantar Mantar,” the PM said.Mistakes happen at a young age, says PM ModiThey abused not only me but also my late mother. It was such a vile thing. But I want to say today that mistakes happen at a young age, and this is also the opportunity to correct those mistakes,” he said. “I want to forgive them. Society should also accept my decision,” he said in a clear indication that cases against these youngsters will be withdrawn. Modi as Gujarat CM had forgiven a youngster accused of sending a threatening mail to him, sources said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.