Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again sparked social media excitement after gifting a “Melody” chocolate pack to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, reviving the viral “Melodi” moment that had earlier taken the internet by storm.
The light-hearted exchange took place during recent diplomatic interactions between the two leaders and quickly gained attention online after videos and photographs surfaced on social media platforms.
The “Melodi” trend had originally gone viral after social media users combined the names “Meloni” and “Modi” into a playful nickname following their friendly interactions at international events.
Now, PM Modi’s gesture of gifting the popular Indian toffee brand “Melody” has further fuelled online reactions, with users praising the humour and warmth shared between the two leaders.
Videos circulating online showed Giorgia Meloni smiling while acknowledging the gift, leading to another wave of memes, jokes and positive reactions across social media.
The moment has once again highlighted how informal diplomatic interactions increasingly resonate with younger audiences online and often become part of internet culture.
India and Italy have strengthened bilateral ties in recent years across sectors including trade, defence, technology and clean energy cooperation.
Apart from diplomatic discussions, the public camaraderie between Modi and Meloni has frequently drawn international attention on social media, particularly during global summits and official meetings.
Many users online described the latest “Melody” gesture as a clever and memorable diplomatic moment that blended humour with soft diplomacy.
The viral interaction continues to dominate online conversations, with hashtags linked to Modi, Meloni and “Melodi” trending across multiple platforms.