Pakistan, Aug. 1 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he wants to forgive protesters who directed abusive remarks at him during recent youth-led demonstrations over exam paper leak, as his government continues to respond to one of its biggest political challenges in recent years.

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Speaking in a video shared on Instagram, Modi said the language used by some demonstrators was unacceptable but stressed that young people should be guided rather than punished for mistakes.

"The country and the world witnessed what happened at Jantar Mantar. Some mischievous youngsters hurled vile abuses," Modi said. He added that the insults were directed not only at him but a...