'Modi Govt Most Vilified': Top Minister On 'Freedom To Abuse' | Hardeep Puri Interview

Published on Dec 17, 2023 12:47 pm IST

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has trashed the charge that Narendra Modi's Government at centre is intolerant towards criticism and dissent and that it is cracking down on opposition, journalists and activists for taking on the government. He spoke to Hindustan Times' Kumkum Chadha and said continued criticism of the Modi Government is itself proof of the Government's tolerance for dissent and unfavourable views. His wife and diplomat Lakshmi Puri, who also served at the United Nations for a long time, agreed with the minister and said there is a lot of freedom to 'abuse' the Government in India than in many other countries. Watch the full interview. #india #narendramodi #indiangovernment #dissent #india #indianopposition #bhartiyajanataparty #congress #journalism #indianjournalists #BBC #aljazeera #journalismisnotacrime #government #policy #publicpolicy #interview #councilofministers #primeministeroffice #pmoindia #amitshah #information #mediafreedom #india Hindustan Times Videos brings all the News for the Global Indian under one umbrella. We break down news from across the globe from the unique lens of a Rising India. Tune in for Explainers, Opinions, Analysis and a 360 degree view of big events in India and the World which impact your present and future. Follow the Hindustan Times Channel on WhatsApp for News Alerts, Top Stories and Editor picks. Join Us Today - https://www.bit.ly/3PQ4kSv Subscribe to the Hindustan Times YT channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. Visit our website https://www.hindustantimes.com/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/htTweets Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hindustantimes

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