A Norwegian newspaper faces backlash after publishing a cartoon that depicts India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a snake charmer. Multiple outlets report that the cartoon is drawn amid a broader controversy linked to a press interaction in which a journalist asked a question at a briefing. The publication has been criticized for using imagery widely viewed as racially insensitive or offensive. Reports say the backlash follows the paper’s decision to portray Modi in a derogatory manner, drawing public and media attention to the appropriateness of such depictions. The controversy highlights sensitivities around depictions of public figures in international media and the potential for cultural or racial stereotypes to trigger criticism. While the reports focus primarily on the reaction to the cartoon, they also note the context of the ongoing dispute surrounding the press briefing question. As of the reports, the incident continues to draw scrutiny and discussion in Norway and in coverage involving Indian political leadership, with critics calling the cartoon racist and inappropriate.