# Norwegian Press Associations Question India Visa Revocation

> Norwegian press groups ask if India revoked journalist's visa over criticism of PM Modi.
- Title: Norwegian Press Associations Question India Visa Revocation
- Summary: Norwegian press groups ask if India revoked journalist's visa over criticism of PM Modi.
- Keywords: norwegian press associations, helle lyng svendsen, indian embassy oslo, visa revocation, prime minister narendra modi, bharat summit, reporters without borders, press freedom index, india, Scroll
- Source: Scroll — https://scroll.in/latest/1097068/norwegian-press-bodies-ask-if-journalists-india-visa-revoked-over-criticism-of-pm-modi
- Author: Scroll Staff
- Published: 2026-11-13T15:39:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: norwegian press associations, helle lyng svendsen, indian embassy oslo, visa revocation, prime minister narendra modi, bharat summit, reporters without borders, press freedom index, india, news, politics
## Norwegian Press Associations Question India Visa Revocation
Two Norwegian press associations asked the Indian embassy in Oslo if revoking journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen's visa was linked to her criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
## Journalist's Visa Cancellation
Svendsen said she was not given an official reason for the visa cancellation and was told it came 'on orders from above'.

> on orders from above
## Bharat Summit Attendance
Svendsen was scheduled to attend the Bharat Summit in Telangana as a delegate organized by the Congress-led state government.
## Press Freedom Concerns
The associations noted India ranks 157th in the Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index 2026 and Modi has not held a press conference since 2014.
## Key takeaway

Two Norwegian press associations asked the Indian embassy in Oslo if revoking journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen's visa was linked to her criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.