The mother of the girl whose video from the July 23 protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar sparked controversy has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for forgiving her daughter, saying his gesture has given the teenager "a new beginning".

Speaking to PTI, the woman expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister and described his decision as an act of compassion. She said that, on her daughter's birthday, the forgiveness extended by PM Modi was the greatest gift she could have received.

According to the mother, the teenager has been given another chance to rebuild her life after making remarks that triggered outrage during demonstrations over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak.

The Prime Minister had addressed the issue in a video posted on Instagram on Friday, where he appealed for understanding and restraint despite the abusive slogans raised against him during the student agitation organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). Referring to those involved as "misguided youngsters", he said responding with anger would not solve the problem.

Shortly afterwards, a video surfaced online in which the girl, who identified herself as a 15-year-old, apologised for her comments. With folded hands, she admitted that her actions were wrong and said she deeply regretted what she had said.

The teenager claimed that she had attended the protest with friends after visiting Connaught Place and was influenced by the atmosphere and slogans being raised around her.

Calling the episode the "biggest mistake" of her life, she apologised to the country and said she was ashamed of her behaviour.

Despite the apology, legal proceedings had already begun. A complaint was filed in Noida over the slogans allegedly used during the protest, following which police registered a Zero FIR. The case was later transferred to Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi for further investigation.

The complainant alleged that the comments had insulted the dignity of the Prime Minister's office and could potentially disturb public order.

The girl's mother has appealed for the case to be withdrawn, insisting that her daughter is a minor and alleging that the complaint incorrectly mentioned her age as 25.

She also urged authorities to impose stricter restrictions on minors' access to social media and participation in political protests, arguing that young people are vulnerable to outside influence.

Meanwhile, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned whether the Prime Minister's forgiveness would also translate into the withdrawal of criminal cases against those involved in the protest.