‘Respectful language should still be maintained’: Ex-India captain on PM Modi abuse
Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia said citizens have the right to protest but should avoid abusive language, especially against the Prime Minister. Manu Bhaker also urged youngsters to use respectful words. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, said he did not want the protesters punished, calling their actions mistakes and hoping they would learn from them.
Former Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has expressed his stance on the abuse directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Bhutia emphasized that while everyone has the right to protest and voice their opinions, using abusive or offensive language, particularly against the Prime Minister, is not acceptable.
He stressed the importance of maintaining respectful language during protests, asserting that such behavior reflects poorly on individuals, society, and the nation as a whole.
Bhaichung further revealed his aspiration to collaborate with the government to create better opportunities for young people in sports. He also mentioned an endorsement from Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker, who criticized the use of abusive language, stating that it is not cool and that a person’s words reveal their character. Prime Minister Modi himself addressed the controversy, expressing his hope that the young individuals involved would learn from their actions.
He urged them not to be punished, emphasizing that mistakes are part of the learning process during their formative years.
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