Teen Apologizes for Anti‑Modi Remarks After Viral Video in India

A 15‑year‑old girl who had used offensive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a student protest over a leaked NIT exam paper issued a public apology that quickly went viral on social media. The incident began when a complaint was filed at a Noida police station, leading to a zero‑FIR that was later transferred to the Parliament Street Police in New Delhi. In the apology video, the girl expressed deep remorse, saying, "मैं इतनी शर्मिंदा हूं कि नजरें भी नहीं उठा पा रही" and asked forgiveness from the Prime Minister and the entire nation, acknowledging that she had been influenced by the crowd at the protest. The video was released shortly after Modi’s own Instagram message urging calm and forgiveness following similar anti‑government remarks by students.

The case highlights the sensitivity surrounding political speech in India and the rapid spread of viral content online, prompting discussions about youth behavior, protest dynamics, and the legal response to alleged insults against public officials.