BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Defends PM Modi's Absence from Press Conferences Amid Criticism
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's absence from press conferences over the past decade, calling traditional media interactions "redundant" in the age of direct communication via social media. Surya argued that Modi communicates daily with citizens despite not holding press meets. The issue resurfaced after Modi's May 2026 visit to Norway, where he did not take questions during a joint media statement, prompting criticism from a Norwegian journalist. Indian officials clarified it was not an open press conference but a pre-arranged statement.