'We are proud democracy': MEA vs Norwegian press during P...

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. 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.