To hear Prime Minister Narendra Modi tell it, India is “the mother of democracy” and a country where there is “absolutely no” discrimination of any sort. In almost poetic language, he painted an idyllic picture of the state of democracy in an address to the joint houses of Congress which was punctuated by frequent applause and standing ovations.

Modi visit to US: Highlights different types of democracy around the world

The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) on Wednesday displayed a banner over the Hudson River in New York. The banner was flown above the river as a gesture of warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his historic visit to the United States.

Watch | 250-feet-long banner flown over Hudson River to welcome PM Modi in United States

Ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the US, the White House on Monday dismissed concerns about the health of the Indian democracy and said that it is in fact "vibrant" and that anybody who happens to go to New Delhi can witness that.

Ahead of Modi's US trip, White House says India a strong partner on many levels

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Modi visit to US: Highlights different types of democracy around the world

Watch | 250-feet-long banner flown over Hudson River to welcome PM Modi in United States

Ahead of Modi's US trip, White House says India a strong partner on many levels