Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Chocolate India Gate Gift Breaks En Route to Modi
Belgium made a model of India Gate using chocolate.
It was supposed to be a gift for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever brought it during his official visit to India.
The chocolate model broke while traveling.
The Belgian embassy showed a photo of the damaged model online.
De Wever joked that chocolate is good for diplomacy but not for travel.
Belgium has another model ready in case a second attempt is needed.
India Gate was chosen because India and Belgium share historical ties.
The chocolate sculpture also honored Indian soldiers who died in Flanders Fields during the First World War.
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever brought a sculpture of India Gate made entirely from Belgian chocolate as a gift for Narendra Modi.
The chocolate replica broke during its journey to India and was not presented intact.
The Embassy of Belgium in India shared a photograph of the damaged sculpture on X on September 4, 2026.
De Wever said Belgium has a backup version and remains determined to deliver it to Modi in one piece.
The gift was designed to honor Indian soldiers who fought and died in Flanders Fields during the First World War.
- Who
- Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever intended the gift for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- A chocolate sculpture of India Gate broke while traveling to India.
- When
- The embassy shared a photograph on Friday, September 4, 2026; De Wever discussed the incident at a press conference the previous day.
- Where
- The sculpture broke during its journey to India; the articles do not specify the exact location.
- Why
- Belgium chose India Gate to symbolize the countries’ shared history and partnership, including the service and sacrifice of Indian soldiers in Flanders Fields during the First World War.
- Gift
- A sculpture of India Gate made entirely from Belgian chocolate
- Intended recipient
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Gift presenter
- Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever
- Incident
- The chocolate sculpture broke during its journey to India
- Public disclosure
- The Embassy of Belgium in India posted a photograph of the damaged sculpture on X
- Backup plan
- De Wever said Belgium has a backup version and intends to deliver it in one piece
- Historical meaning
- The sculpture referenced Indian soldiers who fought and died in Flanders Fields during the First World War
