Goa, July 11 -- Questions surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to avoid solo press conferences have resurfaced during his overseas visits, with journalists in Norway, Australia and New Zealand raising concerns over his engagement with the media.

The latest discussion was reignited by Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, who first made headlines during Modi's visit to Oslo in May. As the Prime Minister walked past without responding to her question, Lyng had asked, "Why don't you take some questions from the freest press in the world?" The exchange quickly gained international attention and triggered a broader debate on press freedom and media access.

During Modi's recent visit to New Zealand, a journalist posed a similar ques...