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Belgium’s Chocolate Tribute To India Gate For PM Modi Melts On The Way, Carries World War History
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points Further details about the gift and its intended presentation are available from the Belgium Embassy's social media post. A unique gift planned for PM Narendra Modi melted before it could be presented.
A unique gift planned for PM Narendra Modi melted before it could be presented. The gift was a replica of India Gate made entirely from fine Belgian chocolate. It was intended to be given by Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever during an official visit.
The Belgium Embassy shared a photograph of the gift on social media, noting that it was destroyed during its journey. The embassy stated that PM De Wever had hoped to present the chocolate creation to PM Modi, but it broke.
Further details about the gift and its intended presentation are available from the Belgium Embassy's social media post.
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Category: News Published: September 5, 2026 Source: Free Press Journal Reading time: 1 min
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