Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the Indian diaspora in Paris, France and said that India is a model of diversity adding that its the most powerful aspect of its democracy. PM Modi said that the people-to-people connect is the strongest foundation of the India-France partnership. India and France are tackling many challenges of the 21st century. Therefore, at this crucial time, the importance of the strategic partnership between our countries has increased even more. He also congratulated the people of France on its National Dal on Friday.