India’s Modi says he forgives students who abused him in Cockroach protests
PM says 'misled children' need to be shown 'the right path' as his supporters dox and abuse protesters on social media.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he forgives the students who insulted him during the Cockroach protests. He called the protesters "misled children" who need to be shown the right path. Meanwhile, Modi's supporters have been doxxing and attacking the protesters online. The protests began after students used cockroach symbols to criticize the government.
Why it matters
The incident shows growing tensions between the government and student activists in India. It also raises concerns about online harassment and freedom of expression.
- What did Modi say about the students who abused him?
- He said he forgives them and called them misled children who need guidance.
- How have Modi's supporters reacted to the protesters?
- They have doxxed and abused the protesters on social media.
- Why are the protests called Cockroach protests?
- Protesters used cockroach symbols to criticize the government.
How outlets are framing the same story
Here's how each outlet is covering the story — compare their headlines and timing at a glance.
All outlets frame the story the same way, focusing on Modi's forgiveness, his description of protesters as misled children, and the online harassment by his supporters.
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India’s Modi says he forgives students who abused him in Cockroach protests
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