Modi’s Norway exchange highlights India’s divided debate on press freedom
By Meena R. Prashant in Media News on Wednesday, 20th May 2026 at 3:26pm
A recent exchange involving a Norwegian journalist during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway has triggered debate among sections of the Indian media over foreign press scrutiny, political communication, and perceptions surrounding press freedom in India.
The discussion began after journalist Helle Lyng urged Modi to take questions from the media during the visit, a moment that later circulated widely online and prompted reactions from journalists across India.
While some viewed the exchange as part of normal democratic questioning, others argued it reflected a pattern of selective criticism directed at India by sections of the international media.
Anil Pandey, Managing Editor at Jagran New Media, said such questions are often framed in ways that damage India’s global ...
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