An image, purportedly carrying a statement issued by the Italian Embassy in New Delhi's X account, is being widely shared on social media.
What does it say?
: This alleged statement by the Italian Embassy expressed "deep concern and strong disapproval regarding the derogatory remarks attributed to" Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
"India's internal political matters should not become a pretext for mocking or disrespecting the Prime Minister of Italy," it read.
The claim: Users have claimed that Gandhi 'brought India shame' after a fellow party member, Sanjay Dikshit, made remarks mentioning Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at a recent event after Gandhi took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking whether hugging people was a part of his foreign policy.
An image, purportedly carrying a statement issued by the Italian Embassy in New Delhi's X account, is being widely shared on social media.
What does it say?: This alleged statement by the Italian Embassy expressed "deep concern and strong disapproval regarding the derogatory remarks attributed to" Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
"India's internal political matters should not become a pretext for mocking or disrespecting the Prime Minister of Italy," it read.
The claim: Users have claimed that Gandhi 'brought India shame' after a fellow party member, Sanjay Dikshit, made remarks mentioning Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at a recent event after Gandhi took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking whether hugging people was a part of his foreign policy.
