Milestone in India-France cultural ties: Modi on inauguration of BAPS Swaminarayan temple in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the inauguration of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Paris as a landmark moment in India-France cultural relations, saying the grand temple would enrich France's cultural diversity while giving fresh momentum to the ties between the two countries. Addressing the gathering through video conference during the inauguration of the temple in the French capital, PM Modi said the occasion represented a new milestone in the cultural relationship between India and France and reflected the civilisational values of India's Sanatan tradition on a global platform.