Cannes 2025 Controversy: 'Modi Sarkar Gone International', Ruchi Gujjar’s PM Modi Necklace Sparks Trolling

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Ruchi Gujjar Who Wore Narendra Modi Necklace: Several actors and actresses are making fashion statements at Cannes 2025. And, one among them happened to be Ruchi Gujjar. This actress took the internet by storm as she donned the red carpet wearing PM Narendra Modi necklace. What was so special about the necklace that left everyone talking about it? Why did Ruchi Gujjar choose to wear a necklace showcasing PM Narendra Modi's face? Let us take a look at the answers to the questions below:

Cannes 2025: Why Did Ruchi Gujjar Wear A Necklace Featuring PM Modi's Face?

Ruchi Gujjar wore an off-white and pink colored lehenga with golden and silver embroidery on it. Her dress was complemented by Rajasthani motifs. The necklace she wore had Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attached to it. Explaining her look, Ruchi said to IANS, "The necklace is more than jewelry, it's a symbol of strength, vision, and India's rise on the world stage. By wearing it at Cannes, I wanted to honor our Prime Minister, whose leadership has taken India to new heights."

She further explained why she decided to add PM Modi's picture to her necklace. Ruchi said, "Prime Minister Modi has redefined India's image across the world. I wanted to carry that pride with me, and this necklace was my tribute to his leadership." Ruchi represented India and Rajasthan at Cannes 2025. She called her appearance to be a "message to the world."

Cannes 2025: Ruchi Gujjar's PM Modi Look Gains Controversy

As actress Ruchi Gujjar donned PM Narendra Modi's necklace at the red carpet, a journalist, filmmaker and social activist named Deepika Bharadwaj took to X to claim, "I don't even know who she is !!! But whoever she is, this is pathetic!" To this, another responded, "That's why she wore this to get into controversy so people start knowing about her 🤣." One joked about the actress look, "Abki Baar Modi Sarkar has officially gone international... to Cannes."

Ruchi wore Roopa Sharmaa's golden lehnga that had mirror work, gota patti, and heavy embroidery on it. Ruchi kept the dupatta on her head, perfectly reflecting the Indian, particularly Rajasthani culture.