MEA defends Indian’s democracy, media freedom for second time on PM’s tour
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs defended the country's democracy and media freedom during Prime Minister Modi's tour in Norway. This defense followed questions raised by a Norwegian journalist regarding the lack of press engagement opportunities. MEA Secretary Sibi George emphasized India's democratic values and historical contributions in response to the journalist's inquiries.
- ▪Sibi George, secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, defended India's record on democracy and human rights during PM Modi's tour in Norway.
- ▪The defense came after a Norwegian journalist sought to ask PM Modi a question at a joint media interaction, which was not permitted.
- ▪George highlighted India's history, contributions to the world, and the peaceful transfer of power during the last general election as evidence of its democratic values.
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MEA defends Indian’s democracy, media freedom for second time on PM’s tourThe defence by Sibi George, secretary (West) in the ministry, came late on Monday night in Oslo, hours after Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen sought to pose a question to PM ModiPublished on: May 19, 2026 3:05 PM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link The external affairs ministry defended India’s record on democracy and human rights for the second time during the Prime Minister’s ongoing five-nation tour after the media in Norway raised questions about the lack of question and answer sessions at the PM’s press engagements and reported rights violations.Viral: MEA Secretary Vs Norwegian Journalist Tense Faceoff During PM Modi's VisitThe defence by Sibi George, secretary (West) in the ministry, came late on…
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