While acknowledging that her daughter’s choice of words was wrong, she questioned why a teenager was subjected to threats and harassment over the incident. The mother said she hopes her daughter learns from the episode but does not become fearful of raising her voice on issues affecting students. The development comes days after the teenager issued a public apology, with the complainant subsequently withdrawing the case. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also appealed for forgiveness, saying punitive action against a student would not address the larger concerns raised by the protest. Delhi Police have said they have not received any formal complaint regarding the alleged threats faced by the family.