India full of diversity; it is our pride, our strength: PM Modi

London: Facing attack back home over the issue of intolerance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's diversity was the country's "strength and pride" and underlined the importance of peaceful co-existence.

Modi also said that there is no reason for India to remain poor, asserting. "we harbor poverty for no reason."

"India is full of diversity. This diversity is our pride and it is our strength. Diversity is the speciality of India." he said, adding that despite the country being home to diverse religions, over 100 languages and 1,500 dialects Indians have proved how to live together.