A Norwegian journalist publicly asked PM Narendra Modi why he does not take questions from the “freest press in the world” during his Europe visit — and the clip quickly went viral across social media.
But this debate is much bigger than one viral moment.
The real issue is the relationship between democracy, accountability, media freedom, and political power. Why do unscripted press conferences matter? Why are questions seen as discomfort instead of democratic responsibility? And why does India continue to face criticism on global press freedom rankings?
In this video, we discuss:
• The viral Norway press conference moment
• India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index
• Why journalists in Europe openly challenge political leaders
• Democracy vs image management
• Why criticism is not anti-national
• The importance of accountability in democratic systems
• Modi Europe visit controversy explained
This video is not about attacking individuals. It is about understanding the role of free media in a democracy.
About Dr Vijender:
Dr Vijender Chauhan is an educator, UPSC Interviewer and Motivational speaker with an experience of over a decade. He is one of the most recognised faces among the UPSC aspirants.
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