New Delhi, March 5 -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi while quipping with his minister Francois-Philippe Champagne. Carney told Champagne that he only draws 25 people at rallies, whereas PM Modi gets 2,50,000 people at his rallies even though both are out on weekend campaigning.

This comes after his India visit from February 27 to March 2. The four-day official visit, which included time in Mumbai and New Delhi, focused on resetting bilateral ties, trade, and meeting with PM Modi.

"The guy is unique. He has not taken a day off in 25 years, either as the Chief Minister of Gujarat or as the Prime Minister," ANI quoted Carney as saying.

"Every weekend, like you, Francois-Philippe, he is out campaign...