By Tanmay 
Teen apologises to PM Modi in viral video after derogatory remarks at Jantar Mantar protest. Claims she is 15, calls it her first and last mistake. PM Modi forgives.
New Delhi: Teen apologises to PM Modi in a viral video that has spread rapidly across social media platforms. The young woman, who faced a Zero FIR for alleged abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a student protest, has now publicly expressed deep regret and sought forgiveness from the nation.
The incident traces back to 23 July 2026 at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Protesters gathered under the banner of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) over concerns linked to the NEET examination process. Amid the demonstration, videos circulated showing a woman making derogatory comments targeting the Prime Minister. A complaint soon followed, leading to a Zero FIR registered on 29 July at the Noida Expressway police station. The case was later transferred to Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi for further investigation. Police records listed the accused as 25 years old and named her as Ruchika Singh in several reports.
Teen Apologises to PM Modi Claiming She Is Only 15
In the apology video that surfaced on social media, the young woman appears with folded hands. She states clearly that she is only 15 years old—creating an immediate age discrepancy with the FIR. She explains that she had gone to Connaught Place with friends and later found herself at the protest site. Surrounded by people raising anti-Prime Minister slogans, she says she came under their influence and repeated similar remarks.
“I came under the influence of those people. I am only 15 years old. Whatever I did was not worthy of forgiveness. I have said a lot of bad things,” she says in the clip. Calling the episode her “first and last mistake,” she continues, “I apologise to the entire country. I am so ashamed. I can’t even look at myself. Please forgive me.” Multiple media outlets have reported the video, though most note that its authenticity could not be independently verified at the time of publication.
The teen apologises to PM Modi and the wider public with visible emotion. She insists the original protest video was not posted by her and that she feels extreme embarrassment over the entire episode. Police are still verifying her identity and exact age as the investigation continues.
PM Modi’s Message of Forgiveness
Just hours before the apology video gained traction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released his own Instagram video message on Friday. He acknowledged that some protesters had used deeply distressing language against him and even his late mother. Yet he chose a path of restraint.
Modi described the individuals involved as “misguided children” and appealed to society to guide rather than punish them. He said mistakes are common in youth and that childhood also offers the chance to correct course. Drawing a simple analogy, he noted that people do not discard their own teeth even if they accidentally bite the tongue—both belong to us, just as the country’s young people do. He urged the youth to learn from the experience and join the larger journey of national progress.
Context of the Protest and Legal Steps
The CJP-led sit-in at Jantar Mantar had drawn attention for several weeks, focusing on education-related grievances. The specific remarks that triggered the complaint were described in the FIR as intentional insult, statements that could lead to public mischief, and defamation under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The complainant, a Supreme Court advocate, alleged that the language undermined the dignity of the constitutional office and risked disturbing public peace.
Authorities have treated the matter carefully, especially given the claim of minority status. No immediate arrest has been reported while verification proceeds. The transfer of the Zero FIR to Delhi ensures the investigation remains within the jurisdiction where the alleged incident occurred.
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Wider Reactions and Questions That Remain
The twin videos—one of apology and one of forgiveness—have sparked discussion online about youth behaviour at protests, the influence of crowd dynamics, and the balance between free expression and respectful public discourse. Some observers welcome the Prime Minister’s call for guidance over retribution. Others note that the age discrepancy between the FIR and the apology video needs clear resolution by police.
Authenticity checks on the apology clip continue. Social media users have shared both the original protest footage and the new statement widely. Meanwhile, the young woman’s insistence that this remains her first and last such mistake has become the most quoted line from the video.
As the investigation moves forward, the episode serves as a reminder of how quickly protest moments can escalate into national conversation—and how quickly public figures and participants can choose paths of apology and forgiveness. For now, the teen apologises to PM Modi in words that many have described as sincere, while the Prime Minister’s own message has set a tone of restraint and responsibility toward the younger generation.
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