‘Why don’t you take questions, Mr Modi?’ - Newspaper
Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, refused to answer questions from journalists during a joint press conference with Jonas Gahr Støre, the Norwegian Prime Minister. Journalist Helle Lyng of Dagsavisen questioned Modi's decision not to take questions and expressed concerns about human rights violations in India. She also pressed officials at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for answers, demanding accountability.
19 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
During a joint press appearance with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced criticism for refusing to answer live questions from journalists.
20 MAY 2026
· THIS STORY — The Dawn
During a joint press conference, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused to answer questions from journalists, prompting concerns from journalist Helle Lyng about human rights violations in India.
— Al Jazeera
Prime Minister Modi's avoidance of Norwegian journalists' questions regarding India's press freedom record sparked criticism and renewed concerns about government transparency.
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