NEW DELHI: In the ever-evolving landscape of international relations, the duo of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Prime Minister Narendra Modi stole the limelight once again through a selfie. Their recent encounter at the COP28 summit in Dubai has not only sparked discussions on sustainability but also ignited a wildfire of witty comments and playful banter across social media platforms.
It seems that PM Meloni is not just well-versed in politics but has a keen understanding of internet sub-culture. The 46-year-old leader sent netizens into a frenzy when she posted a selfie with her Indian counterpart, PM Modi, on her official Instagram account. The caption and hashtag she chose was #Melodi.
Netizens, armed with memes and sharp quips, wasted no time in making light of the situation. From calling them the latest โcutiesโ to coining terms like โMelodiโ, a combination of Meloni and Modi. The online community was armed with the weapon of wit, bringing hilarity to international politics.
A user even demanded a Bollywood movie be made on them, โin dono pe toh ek Bollywood movie banni chaiyeโ while another user, Abhishek, chimed in with, โMeloni ka saath, Modiji ka vikaas. Ab chai ke saath biscuit nahi Italian pasta kahenge hum. Babhiji โ (Modijiโs progress with Meloniโs companionship. Now, weโll have Italian pasta with tea instead of biscuits).
The selfie shared by PM Meloni, captioned โGood friends at COP28,โ became the epicenter of this online storm. One user, wrote, โRab ne bana di jodiโ (Made in Heaven). A user by the name Ishita, quoted a dialogue from the bollywood movie, โEk ladka or ek ladki kabhi dost nahi ho sakte.โ (A girl and boy can never be just friends). An instagram user by the name Vedika asked, โToh hum rishta pakka samjhe?โ (Should we consider this confirmed?)
This is not the first time that the duo have got the internet by storm, their previous meeting at the G20 Summit in Delhi had also garnered similar reactions from the internet citizens.
As the Modi-Meloni duo continues to grab headlines, the internetโs fascination with their camaraderie persists. While global issues take center stage, netizens have found joy in the unexpected comedy unfolding at a climate summit. Itโs a testament to the power of humor and the internetโs ability to turn serious affairs into delightful entertainment.
