Modi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedom
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Norway has sparked controversy over his lack of engagement with the media. During a press conference, Modi walked away without answering questions from a Norwegian journalist about India's press freedom and human rights record. This incident has reignited criticism regarding India's declining position in global press freedom rankings.
- ▪Modi did not take questions from the press during his visit to Norway.
- ▪He walked out of a news conference after being asked about his reluctance to engage with the media.
- ▪India is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index.
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EXPLAINERNews|Freedom of the PressModi avoids Norway media: How that led to storm over India’s press freedomIndia is currently ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index.ListenListen (12 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoIndia's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a swearing-in ceremony of Suvendu Adhikari as the chief minister of West Bengal, at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata, India [File: Sahiba Chawdhary/Reuters]By Priyanka ShankarPublished On 20 May 202620 May 2026A tricky encounter with a Norwegian journalist has shone a light on the reluctance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of his government to engage directly with the media on…
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