Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom | Freedom of the Press News
The article highlights suppression of press freedom and avoidance of accountability.
Narendra Modi, the Indian Prime Minister, avoided taking questions from Norwegian journalists during a visit to Norway. Helle Lyng Svendsen, a journalist from Dagsavisen, questioned him about India's human rights record and press freedom, prompting a tense exchange with Sibi George, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ Secretary (West). The incident sparked criticism from media organizations and opposition leaders, who highlighted India's declining ranking in press freedom indices. The encounter has renewed concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability within the Indian government's relationship with the media.
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
— 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.
· THIS STORY — 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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