Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:54am on 27 May 2026,Wednesday India
A social media exchange between Dhruv Rathee and Gul Panag has sparked widespread debate online. The controversy began after Rathee criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said foreign journalists should continue asking difficult questions about his lack of formal press conferences. Panag responded by saying criticism, disagreement and protest are fundamental to democracy, but argued that seeking the humiliation of India’s Prime Minister abroad undermines the dignity of the office and the country’s institutions. The exchange triggered polarized reactions, with some defending accountability and others emphasizing respect for elected offices.
