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‘Melodi’ takes over internet after PM Modi gifts Melody toffees to Giorgia Meloni
Updated On: 20 May, 2026 03:05 PM IST | | mid-day online correspondent
The viral “Melodi” trend, a blend of “Modi” and “Meloni”, gained further momentum after PM Modi gifted Meloni a pack of “Melody” toffees during the visit

The Melodi trend has once again highlighted how global diplomacy and pop culture increasingly intersect on social media platforms. Pic/ X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy has sparked a meme fest online, with social media users flooding platforms with jokes, AI-generated videos and edited clips centred around his interactions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
As both leaders continue discussions under the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, the internet has shifted its attention to the now-viral “Melodi” trend.
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