What happened: Congress demands PM’s apology over “forgiveness” remarks
The Indian National Congress demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to India’s youth instead of claiming he has forgiven students.
Congress leaders argued that alleged youth distress in Chennai is connected to exam-related stress, claims of leaked question papers, and claims of cancelled examinations that allegedly disrupted students’ preparation.
Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “forgiveness” remarks. Rahul Gandhi’s criticism, as stated in the provided account, is based on Rahul Gandhi meeting grieving parents of affected students.
Jairam Ramesh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reported Instagram comment. Jairam Ramesh described the comment as self-centred and an insult to youth, and Jairam Ramesh also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi protects abusive supporters and attacks opponents while using institutions.
Jairam Ramesh linked the apology demand to claims connected with the National Testing Agency (NTA) paper leak controversy and to allegations of police action against student protesters. Jairam Ramesh also raised allegations involving the Ram Temple donation controversy and called for an apology.
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