Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again in hot water after sharing a Melodi moment with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which quickly went viral on social media during the G7 Summit.
As world leaders gathered for the traditional group photograph, the two leaders were seen greeting each other in a brief interaction that caught public attention online.
During the exchange, Meloni was heard saying, “Nice to meet you again!” She then jokingly replied, “We are the most famous couple on Instagram,” a comment that didn’t sit well with the people online.
The moment, popularly dubbed the “Melodi” interaction by internet users, has once again highlighted the friendly rapport between the two leaders and become one of the most talked-about highlights of the summit.
Modiji and meloni 😍 pic.twitter.com/6iWmtkCIUN
— Jash (@jeetcasm) June 16, 2026
Earlier, the Indian PM’s “Melodi” moment with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his visit to Rome drew criticism from opponents and many Indians.
His government faces mounting economic pressures back home and he is accused of being obsessed with image-building.
Modi and Meloni were spotted taking group photos in the Colosseum during the visit, while a video shared on X on the sidelines of the event depicted Modi presenting Meloni with a pack of Indian “Melody” toffees, thus reviving the viral nickname “Melodi” for the two leaders.
The clip went viral on social media platforms, incurring a range of comments, some praising the gesture, while many ridiculed it, given the ongoing concerns of fuel prices and inflation in India.
The opposition Indian National Congress lashed out at the PM, alleging he is more interested in creating theatrics and optics than solving the problems of the everyday citizen.
The party ridiculed Modi in a video released online, calling him “M for Melody, not Mehngai” and saying that the government seemed to be oblivious to the plight of millions of people struggling to meet their economic needs.
