‘It was just one question, Modi’: Norwegian journalist defends confrontation with PM Modi
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng defended her confrontation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Norway. She emphasized the role of a free press in challenging powerful leaders and rejecting controlled political events. The incident sparked political reactions in India, highlighting differing views on press freedom and accountability.
- ▪Helle Lyng questioned PM Modi about why he would not take questions from the press during his visit to Norway.
- ▪Lyng's question went viral and she defended her actions by stating that journalism must challenge those in power.
- ▪The incident led to political reactions in India, with figures from both Congress and BJP weighing in on the matter.
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‘It was just one question, Modi’: Norwegian journalist defends confrontation with PM ModiHelle Lyng said after questioning PM Modi that a free press must challenge powerful leaders, not participate in “controlled” political events.Published on: May 21, 2026 12:05 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has defended her confrontation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Norway visit, saying it was the duty of a free press to question powerful leaders and reject “controlled” political appearances.Helle Lyng made headlines for asking PM Modi a question during his Norway visit.In a commentary published in Norwegian newspaper Dagsavisen, Lyng wrote that her now-viral question to Modi — “Why don’t you take some questions from the freest press in the…
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