New Delhi, May 20: During his visit to Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a famous Indian candy, the ‘Melody’ to Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. This brief yet captivating moment quickly went viral on social media, garnering record views within hours.
As of the latest updates, the video on PM Modi’s Instagram account has been viewed over 112 million times. It set a new record on social media in just a few hours.
The friendship between PM Modi and Giorgia Meloni is often referred to as ‘Melody’ on social platforms, a clever blend of their surnames. Thus, when PM Modi gifted Meloni the ‘Melody’ candy, it was perceived as a thoughtful gesture.
Prime Minister Meloni shared the video of their meeting on social media, showing PM Modi presenting her with the candy. With a smile, Meloni remarked, “Very very good candy.” This moment quickly gained traction online.
Melody is one of India’s most popular candies, produced by Parle Products. It is renowned for its unique double flavor, featuring soft caramel on the outside and rich chocolate filling inside.
Launched in 1983, Melody made its mark in a market dominated by Cadbury Eclairs at the time. Its sweetness, unique taste, and memorable advertising have made it a household name.
Even today, people fondly recall its famous tagline: “Why is Melody so chocolatey?” with the response, “Eat Melody, and find out for yourself.”
Nearly four decades later, Melody remains a favorite among both children and adults, and the recent meeting between PM Modi and Meloni has brought it back into the spotlight.
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