India, May 21 -- Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has made headlines in India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Norwegian capital of Oslo last week. Lyng is at the centre of a row after she called out to Modi in Oslo asking why he would not answer questions from "the freest press in the world". Modi was exiting the joint press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store when Lyng interjected.

Lyng, who became quite popular in India after she shared the video clip of the incident on X, has since then given several interviews on the incident. One interview has particularly stood out where she was asked about her knowledge of India and understanding of the politics and democracy here.

On being asked by a journalist...