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The case of a journalist asking questions to Prime Minister Modi being stopped from entering India despite her visa: Whose 'orders from above' were there?

Dr. Asim RazaEditor International & Diplomatic Affairs • Islamabad / Lahore Bureau
The case of a journalist asking questions to Prime Minister Modi being stopped from entering India despite her visa: Whose 'orders from above' were there?

📌 Key Highlights & Quick Takeaways:

  • "I got a visa to India and I was supposed to leave this morning to attend a summit in the Indian state of Hyderabad where I was supposed to.
  • Norwegian journalist Hella Lang, who was supposed to attend the 'India Summit 2026' held in India, said these words in her video message on.
  • Hela Lang also criticized Indian Home Minister Amit Shah in her long post.

"I got a visa to India and I was supposed to leave this morning to attend a summit in the Indian state of Hyderabad where I was supposed to participate in a panel discussion on the future of media and press freedom. However, my visa was canceled under 'orders from above' in the Ministry of Interior.

Norwegian journalist Hella Lang, who was supposed to attend the 'India Summit 2026' held in India, said these words in her video message on social networking website X on November 11, but a controversy has arisen after her claim of visa cancellation.

Hela Lang also criticized Indian Home Minister Amit Shah in her long post.

On the other hand, the Congress claims that not only Hela Lang, but also about 116 foreign delegates were not allowed to enter India.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal has also reacted to this issue.

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Dr. Asim Raza

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