Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over ‘Melodi Toffees’ gift to PM Meloni amid economic criticism

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his gesture of gifting “Melody toffees” to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his Italy visit.

He said the Prime Minister was engaging in symbolic and light-hearted actions abroad while India continues to face serious economic challenges, describing the act as a distraction from pressing domestic issues.

The remarks came after a viral video of PM Modi presenting the toffees to Meloni sparked widespread social media attention and political debate in India.

The gesture, which has been popularly referred to as the “Melodi moment” online, has drawn both humour and criticism across political circles.

Gandhi’s comments add to the ongoing political sparring between the opposition and the government over foreign visits and economic management.