We live in countries where a tea-seller can become the Prime Minister: Obama

US President Barack Obama while addressing a selected gathering at Siri Fort auditorium said that India and US are countries where the grandson of a cook can become a President and a tea-seller can become a Prime Minister. He added that racial discrimination still exists in many parts of the world but such instances highlight the power of democracies that encourage equality. Talking about harmony between religions, Obama said that India will succeed so long as it is not splintered on religious lines. President Obama, who was on a three-day visit of India, concluded his trip and left for Saudi Arabia with first lady Michelle Obama.