Modi Vest or Nehru Jacket? South Korean Prez’s Tweet Sparks Debate

Twitterati were quick to slam what they indicated was an ‘appropriation of Nehru’s legacy by Modi’.

Whose jacket is it anyway – Modi’s or Nehru’s?

This is what Twitter users were debating on Wednesday, 31 October, after South Korean President Moon Jae-in took to the social media platform to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gifting him what he dubbed as the 'Modi Vest'.

During my visit to India, I had told the Prime Minister @narendramodi that he looked great in those vests, and he duly sent them over, all meticulously tailored to my size. I would like to thank him for this kind gesture. pic.twitter.com/wRgekJSW16

— 문재인 (@moonriver365) October 31, 2018