Indian Visa of Norwegian Journalist Who Questioned PM Modi Cancelled Just Hours Before Her Flight
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng had her Indian visa cancelled hours before her flight to attend a media summit in Hyderabad. The cancellation occurred despite her having prior political clearance, leading to criticism from event organizers regarding government transparency.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding press freedom and the scrutiny of foreign journalists entering India.
New Delhi: Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, who was all set to travel from Oslo to Hyderabad on Wednesday, had her Indian visa cancelled just hours before her flight. Lyng was travelling to participate in an event organised by the Telangana government from November 12 to 14, the 'Bharat Summit', speaking on a panel on 'The Future of Media'.Lyng had a valid single-entry visa to attend the summit, lasting for the duration of the event. However, just as she was about to leave for the airport, she received a call from the Indian Embassy in Norway. She said she was told on the phone that her visa was cancelled and she could not travel to India. Subsequently, she was also asked to visit the embassy in person so that the visa could be physically cancelled."This is shocking, madness.
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