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“Melodi' or 'Melody' is an internet nickname coined by social media users for the friendly public chemistry between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, in Rome on Wednesday,
(@tarunchughbjp)Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a packet of Parle's 'Melody' toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during their meeting in Rome. Melonu shared a video of PM Modi gifting her a packet of 'Melody' toffee on X.
“Melodi' or 'Melody' is an internet nickname coined by social media users for the friendly public chemistry between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni.
“Prime Minister Modi bought as a gift, a very very good toffee,” Meloni says in the video.
"Melody,' the two leaders say
The term combines parts of their surnames — Meloni + Modi = “Melodi”. It became a viral meme after the two leaders were seen warmly interacting at global events such as the G20 Summit and the COP28 in Dubai.
The phrase exploded online after Meloni posted a selfie video with Modi at COP28 captioned: “Good friends at COP28. #Melodi.”
The hashtag quickly trended across Indian social media, spawning memes, fan edits and jokes portraying the two leaders as a popular diplomatic duo.
While “Melodi” is mostly a humorous social media phenomenon, it also reflects improving ties between India and Italy in areas such as trade, defence and strategic cooperation.
Modi in Italy
PM Modi is currently in Italy as part of the final leg of his five-nation tour. After landing in Rome on Tuesday (local time), PM Modi met Meloni over dinner followed by a visit to the iconic Colosseum. The two leaders exchanged perspectives on a wide range of subjects.
Earlier, Meloni welcomed PM Modi with a picture of both the leaders upon his arrival in Rome for the final leg of his five-nation tour on Tuesday (local time).
Sharing a picture with PM Modi on X, Meloni wrote, “Welcome to Rome, my friend!.”
Key Takeaways
- The nickname 'Melodi' symbolizes the growing trend of political leaders becoming social media icons.
- Humor and camaraderie in politics can engage the public and foster positive international relations.
- Memes and social media interactions can significantly influence public perception of global leaders.
About the Author
Gulam Jeelani
Gulam Jeelani is Political Desk Editor at LiveMint with over 16 years of experience covering national and international politics. Based in New Delhi, Jeelani delivers impactful political narratives through breaking stories, in-depth interviews, and analytical pieces at LiveMint since February 2024. The expertise in video production fuels his current responsibilities, which include curating content and conducting video interviews for an expanding digital audience.<br><br> Jeelani also travels during elections and key political events and has covered assembly elections in key states apart from national elections. He has previously worked with The Pioneer, Network18, India Today, News9Plus and Hindustan Times.<br><br> Jeelani’s tenure at LiveMint and previous experience at print and digital newsrooms have honed his skills in creating compelling text and video stories, explainers, and analysis that resonate with a diverse viewership.<br><br> Before moving to New Delhi in 2015, Jeelani was based in Uttar Pradesh, where he worked for five years as a reporter. In 2018, Jeelani was one of the two Indian journalists selected for the Alfred Friendly Fellowship in the US. There, he attended training workshops on reporting and data journalism, and he was attached to the Minneapolis Star Tribune in Minnesota, where he worked as a reporter.<br><br> Jeelani is a Bachelor's in Chemistry and holds a Masters Degree in journalism and mass communication from Aligarh Muslim University. Outside work, he enjoys poetry, cricket and movies.
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