'Racist': Cartoon depicting PM Modi as snake charmer fuels ongoing Norway row
A cartoon depicting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a snake charmer has sparked controversy during his visit to Norway. The cartoon, published by Aftenposten, has been criticized for perpetuating racist stereotypes about India. This incident coincides with ongoing discussions about press freedom in India and Modi's interactions with Norwegian media.
- ▪The cartoon was published just before PM Modi's arrival in Oslo and quickly went viral on social media.
- ▪Critics have labeled the depiction as a racist stereotype, historically used by Western media to portray India negatively.
- ▪The controversy arose amid Modi's visit, which included discussions on India's press freedom and human rights.
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'Racist': Cartoon depicting PM Modi as snake charmer fuels ongoing Norway rowThe cartoon was published as a commentary by Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten days before the prime minister landed in Oslo.Updated on: May 19, 2026 9:39 PM ISTBy Danita YadavShare viaCopy link Amid a massive row during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norway over alleged dangers to press freedom in India, a cartoon depicting the BJP leader as a snake charmer, which appeared in Norway's leading newspaper, has surfaced on social media and sparked allegations of racist stereotyping.Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at a briefing on the summit with Nordic countries in Oslo.
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