PM Modi’s Worst Record : ‘0’ Press Conference in 12 Years - India's Debate #shorts
Episode Title: PM Modi’s Worst Record : ‘0’ Press Conference in 12 Years - India's Debate #shorts Produced by: FactTechz Description: During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Norway, a moment involving a Norwegian journalist unexpectedly became a major political and media discussion in India. At a joint media appearance in Oslo, journalist Helle Lyng called out to Modi, asking why he does not take questions from “the freest press in the world.” Modi did not respond and left the venue as the event concluded. A short video clip of the exchange spread rapidly across Indian and international social media platforms and immediately reignited criticism that the Indian prime minister rarely participates in open press conferences. The incident became especially significant because critics in India have for years argued that Modi avoids unscripted questioning from journalists. Since becoming prime minister in 2014, he has mostly communicated through speeches, carefully selec...