Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India has an ancient tradition of openness, respect for diversity of beliefs and cultures. Before leaving for Moscow on a two-day official visit, Mr. Modi told Russian news agency Itar-Taas that India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world, which believes that the world is one family.
Noting that India is home to people from all major faiths of the world, 22 official languages and diverse cultures and ethnicities, the Prime Minister said, Yet, there is a strong sense of unity across our diversity. Our Constitution guarantees and nurtures the diversities of our country, Mr. Modi said.