PM Modi Faces Scrutiny Over Avoiding Questions at Norway Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced scrutiny for allegedly avoiding questions from the press during a summit in Norway. This led to a tense exchange between India's Ministry of External Affairs and Norwegian journalists, and criticism from opposition leader Rahul Gandhi.
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'We are proud democracy': MEA vs Norwegian press during PM Modi's 4th leg of his five-nation tour
Ministry of external affairs pushed back against press freedom queries during PM Modi's Norway visit, citing a lack of understanding of India's scale and reliance on "ignorant NGOs." This followed a Norwegian journalist's claim that PM Modi avoided her question. The MEA defended India's democratic framework and rights, highlighting its vast population and media landscape.
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