Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:06am on 20 May 2026,Wednesday India Global
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng said her Instagram and Facebook accounts were suspended following the controversy surrounding her viral interaction during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Norway visit. Lyng described the suspension as a “small price to pay for press freedom” while sharing screenshots and tagging Meta for assistance. The controversy began after Lyng questioned Modi during a joint media appearance with Norway’s prime minister and later challenged Indian officials over human rights and press freedom at an MEA briefing. The episode triggered intense online debate, with supporters defending her journalism and critics accusing her of targeting India. Her social media following reportedly surged dramatically after the incident.
