Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom
Summary
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not take questions from the press during his visit to Norway, prompting criticism about press freedom in India. When asked by a Norwegian journalist why he avoided questions, Modi walked away without answering, highlighting concerns about media access and human rights issues in India.Key Facts
- Modi visited Norway as part of a northern Europe tour and met Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.
- Modi did not hold a news conference or take questions from reporters during his Norway visit.
- Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen asked Modi why he avoided press questions, but he walked out silently.
- Svendsen later questioned an Indian official about human rights concerns in India, including treatment of religious minorities.
- India has seen a decline in press freedom rankings and rising concerns about attacks on religious minorities and controversial laws.
- Modi has rarely taken questions from the media during his 12 years as India’s Prime Minister, either at home or abroad.
- Norway’s Prime Minister initially did not take Indian reporters’ questions but later spoke with them.
- The incidents have reignited debate about the state of media freedom and human rights in India.
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