After viral PM Modi video, faceoff with MEA's Sibi George, Norwegian journalist says Meta accounts suspended
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng faced backlash after questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi about press freedom during a joint event in Norway. Following the incident, she reported that her Meta accounts were suspended, which she attributed to her advocacy for press freedom. The Ministry of External Affairs responded to her inquiries during a subsequent press briefing, emphasizing India's democratic values and constitutional rights.
- ▪Helle Lyng questioned PM Modi about not taking questions from the press during a joint event with Norway's Prime Minister.
- ▪She reported that her Meta accounts, including Instagram and Facebook, were suspended after the incident.
- ▪The Ministry of External Affairs addressed her concerns about trust and human rights during a press briefing.
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After viral PM Modi video, faceoff with MEA's Sibi George, Norwegian journalist says Meta accounts suspendedNorwegian journalist Helle Lyng, who had a faceoff with India's MEA over PM Modi not taking questions, said her Meta accounts have been suspended.Updated on: May 20, 2026 9:27 AM ISTEdited by Nayanika SenguptaShare viaCopy link Norwegian “journalist” Helle Lyng's video of brusquely asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take questions “from the freest press in the world” as he exited a joint event with Norway PM on Monday led to a chain of reactions, including a sharp rebuttal by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) over queries raised on “trust” and a series of online statements by the scribe — which paused with her latest update that her WhatsApp as well as Facebook accounts…
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