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Helle Lyng, CJP Row and India’s Press Freedom Debate Explained
A recent controversy involving Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, India’s global press freedom ranking, and the blocking of a controversial social media account has reignited a national debate over media freedom, democratic values, government overreach, and international perceptions of India’s democracy. The issue gained attention after Helle Lyng questioned India’s press freedom record by referring to the 2026 Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), w
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