Pawan Khera gets offended after PM Modi gifts ‘Melody’ chocolate

Congress leader Pawan Khera took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he gifted a box of Melody chocolates to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during their meeting in Rome. The light-hearted gesture quickly went viral online, with social media users widely referring to the moment as “Melodi.”
Reacting to the viral exchange, Khera criticised the Prime Minister, alleging that Modi is “afraid of the media and press conferences,” while also mocking the chocolate gift. His remarks added a political angle to what many had viewed as a warm and friendly interaction between the two leaders.
Videos of PM Modi presenting the chocolates to Meloni gained significant traction across social media platforms, sparking memes, jokes, and humorous posts from users online. Many people praised the camaraderie shared by the Indian and Italian leaders, while the viral moment also drew attention to the popular Melody candy brand.
The interaction took place during PM Modi’s visit to Rome as part of his five-nation diplomatic tour. During the bilateral meeting, India and Italy discussed expanding cooperation in areas including trade, defence, clean energy, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).