New Delhi | August 1, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a video message appealing for calm and reconciliation following controversy over objectionable slogans directed at him and his late mother during student protests at Jantar Mantar. Calling on society to guide rather than penalize young citizens, the Prime Minister stated that he wishes to forgive those involved.
The incident occurred during a July 23 protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party over alleged examination paper leaks. In response, law enforcement registered a Zero FIR against a 25-year-old protester under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) provisions for public mischief, defamation, and breach of peace, with the investigation now handled by Delhi’s Parliament Street Police Station.
Decrying the use of harsh legal measures against youth, Prime Minister Modi stressed that dragging young people through courts does not address the root issues, captioning his message: “Abuses never solve anything. Let’s guide the misguided. Let’s work together. Let’s work for Bharat.”
Legal & Political Context
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Executive Standpoint: The Prime Minister framed the behavior as a youthful error, urging society to embrace constructive guidance over legal retaliation.
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Protest Organizer Position: Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das stated that while derogatory language should not be encouraged, deploying criminal police machinery against student demonstrators is unjustified.
Key Case Details
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Incident: Derogatory remarks during Jantar Mantar paper leak demonstration
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Date of Event: July 23, 2026
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Police Action: Zero FIR under BNS Sections 352, 353(1), and 356(1) transferred from Noida to Parliament Street PS, Delhi
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Core Message: Call for forgiveness, civil discourse, and youth mentorship
