Goa, July 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his five-nation tour with a significant visit to Ghana, a West African nation with long-standing ties to India. During the visit, he was conferred with Ghana's highest civilian honour - the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana - recognising the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Addressing Ghana's Parliament, Prime Minister Modi shared powerful insights into India's vast and vibrant democracy, leaving lawmakers visibly surprised. He highlighted that India has 2,500 registered political parties, underlining the scale and diversity of the nation's democratic system. He also mentioned the existence of 22 official languages and thousands of dialects across India, po...