French President Emmanuel Macron has ignited a storm of controversy after he refused to shake hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a summit in Paris.
The incident that quickly went viral on social media, showed Macron greeting everyone at the Paris summit but ignored Narendra Modi’s attempt to shake his hand.
The French president was attending an Artificial Intelligence summit in Paris when the moment unfolded. As seen in the widely circulated video, Macron greeted various dignitaries, including US Vice President JD Vance, who was seated next to Modi, and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
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However, when Modi attempted to greet Macron, the French President notably bypassed him, leaving the Indian leader visibly snubbed.
Macron, on the other hand, warmly greeted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, displaying a cordial and friendly manner.
The viral footage soon spread across social media, leading to a flurry of reactions and making Prime Minister Modi the subject of ridicule worldwide.
