'Not Merely A System': PM Modi Hails India's Democracy In Ghana Parliament Address
PM Modi said that democracy is not just a system in India but is an institution. He said there are 2,500 political parties in India and the opposition also ruled several states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed the democracy of India during his address to the Ghana Parliament.
PM Modi said that democracy is not just a system in India but a part of our fundamental values.
'For us, democracy is not merely a system. It is a part of our fundamental values," he said.
The Prime Minister said there are 2,500 political parties in India and the opposition also ruled several states.
'As the representative of the world's largest democracy, I bring with me the goodwill and greetings of 1.4 billion Indians," he said.
PM Modi was conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', the country's national honour, for his 'distinguished statesmanship and influential global leadership".
Modi received the award on Wednesday from the Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama.
'Honoured to be conferred with 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana'," the prime minister said on X.
In his acceptance speech, Modi said the award was a matter of great pride and honour for him.
'I humbly accept the award on behalf of the 140 crore Indians," he said, dedicating it to the aspirations and bright future of the youth of the two countries, the historical ties between Ghana and India, and their rich cultural traditions and diversity.
'This honour is also a responsibility; to keep working towards a stronger India-Ghana friendship. India will always stand with the people of Ghana and continue to contribute as a trusted friend and development partner," he said in an X post.
The prime minister is in Ghana on the first leg of his five-nation tour. It is the first prime ministerial visit from India to Ghana in three decades.
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