New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- In another late-night video on Instagram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, July 31, said he and even his late mother were abused at Jantar Mantar during the protests over the alleged NEET paper leak. However, he added that dragging such "misguided children" into court would not resolve the problem, and so he wanted to forgive them.

"Not only was I subjected to abusive language at Jantar Mantar, but even my late mother was abused there. But abuses never solve anything; let's guide the misguided," he said.

While he could understand the anguish, he said this was the time to embrace the youth and guide them on the right path.

Describing the students as "misguided children," the PM said punishing them or making t...