Modi Opposes Court Cases for Protesters, Urges Forgiveness Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked controversy in India with his recent statement urging protesters to forgive themselves and others, arguing that court cases are not an effective way to resolve social issues.
Critics from human rights groups and opposition parties see this as a thinly veiled attempt to suppress dissent.
The frequency and intensity of protests in India have been rising, driven by deep seated social and economic issues.