PM reveals India has 2,500+ political parties, stuns Ghana Parliament

Addressing the Ghanian Parliament in English, PM Modi described India as mother of democracy and pointed out that the nation has over 2,500 political parties.

In Short

PM Modi addresses Ghana Parliament on Thursday, speaks on democracy

Says democracy not just a system in India, but is part of fundamental values

Highlights India's diversity with over 2,500 political parties, many languages, dialects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to Ghana’s Parliament on Thursday saw a moment of shared surprise and smiles when he said, India has over 2,500 political parties,” pausing to smile as murmurs rippled through the chamber.

I repeat, 2,500 political parties,” he chuckled, prompting louder reactions from the parliamentarians. PM Modi addressed the Ghana Parliament in English.