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Modi ignores Norwegian journalist’s questions in Oslo
Key takeaways
- Modi was in Norway as part of a two-day tour of Northern Europe.
- At a later press briefing held by Indian diplomats, Lyng asked: “Why should we trust you?
- A Norwegian reporter asked Narendra Modi why he wouldn’t speak to the media after a press conference in Oslo. #IndiaOut pic.twitter.com/IPmeNsi2NU
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize OSLO: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again declined to answer questions from international media during his visit to Norway, drawing attention to concerns over press freedom and human rights in India.
Modi was in Norway as part of a two-day tour of Northern Europe. He attended a joint media appearance with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo.
As the two leaders were leaving the venue, Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng called out to Modi, asking: “Prime Minister Modi, why don’t you take some questions from the freest press in the world?” However, the Indian premier did not respond.
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