Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng has sparked controversy in India after she confronted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over press freedom during his visit to Oslo last week.
Lyng, who has gained popularity in India after sharing a video clip of the incident on X, has defended her actions, saying it was her duty as a journalist to question powerful leaders and reject 'controlled' political appearances.
In an interview, Lyng revealed that she loves Indian food and yoga, but admitted that she has not visited India and has limited knowledge of the country's politics and democracy.
However, she emphasized that she is committed to learning more about India and its people, and has been following discussions on press freedom and human rights violations.
Lyng has also faced criticism and abuse on social media, but has denied allegations that she was acting on behalf of a foreign government, saying 'I am not a foreign spy of any sort.'
