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Accra (Ghana) July 3, 2025 (ANI): In a lighthearted moment during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 5-nation tour, the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament was left speechless by PM Modi's joke about India’s political landscape. During his address to the Parliament, PM Modi humorously remarked, “India has 2,500 political parties,” a statement that not only drew laughter from the MPs but also left the Speaker momentarily stunned.

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00:00Two thousand five hundred political parties.
00:15Twenty-two official languages.
00:18No wonder they established the Public Accounts Committee that we know today as far back as 1921.
00:38So in 2021, they celebrated the 100 years of Public Accounts Committee in India.
00:52I want to assure His Excellency that our Public Accounts Committee will be visiting your Parliament
01:01to understeady your journey and to learn from you.
01:09Honourable Members,
01:23we definitely would have cherished
01:29the words of warmth and wisdom from our leaders,
01:41but we are seriously constrained.
01:47And we are compelled to go by that.
01:54And so I apologize that we don't have space,
02:00even though initially we provided for it,
02:03because of the tightness of the shuttle.
02:08And so I will, with all humility,
02:12crave your indulgence to, on your behalf,
02:17please extend our warmest congratulations
02:29to His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Republic of India.
02:36We are honoured by His presence.
02:40It was really a great pleasure listening to Him.
02:50So Your Excellency,
02:53on behalf of the Parliament of Ghana,
02:58the 275 members,
03:02that's not a large number compared to yours,
03:07I convey the gratitude of the House to you,
03:13and through you,
03:15to the good brotherly people of India.
03:21God bless you!
03:36God bless you!
03:37Amen!
03:39Amen!
03:41God bless you!
03:42Not be a believer!
03:46God bless you!
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