Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated in a video that he forgave students who abused him and his late mother during NEET protests, describing the protesters as misguided and their language as unsuitable for civilised society. Opposition figures including Raj Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray and Rahul Gandhi criticised the remarks and called for accountability over reported police actions. All statements originate from coverage in Times of India and Hindustan Times.