New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Summit of Democracy’ on Wednesday and described India as the mother of democracy. In his virtual address, PM Modi also said that India has become the fastest growing major economy despite many global challenges and this proves that democracy can deliver results.

Speaking during the session ‘Leader-Level Plenary on Democracy Delivering Economic Growth and Shared Prosperity’ hosted by South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and US President Joe Biden, President Rodrigo of Costa Rica Chaves Robles, co-hosted by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, he said the idea of ​​elected leaders was a common feature in ancient India long before the rest of the world.