Is Video of Priyanka Gandhi Tying Black Band on Rahul Gandhi's Arm To Celebrate Raksha Bandhan Real? Fact Check Finds Claim Misleading

A video showing Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tying a black band around her brother Rahul Gandhi's arm was shared as visuals of their Raksha Bandhan celebration. However, LatestLY's investigation has found this claim to be misleading. The viral clip is an old video of Priyanka Gandhi tying a black band on Rahul Gandhi's arm, which has been falsely linked to the Raksha Bandhan festival.

Misleading Claim Spreads Online

The misleading video began circulating around September 2. Social media users shared the video, claiming it showed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi celebrating Raksha Bandhan, a Hindu festival symbolising the bond between siblings. The visuals show Priyanka tying a black band on Rahul's arm, which was interpreted by many as a rakhi (sacred thread) in the context of the festival. "On the heavy demand of the public, the video of Pappu Bhai Jaan tying a rakhi has been released by the Congress IT Cell," said an X user who shared the video. Will Instagram Shut Down in India or Lock Accounts From 12 AM to 6 AM? Here's the Truth Behind 'Night Ban' Claims.

Old Video of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Shares With Misleading Claim

Investigation of Viral Clip Reveals Context

An investigation of the viral clip found the claim to be false. The same was confirmed by the Press Trust of India's (PTI) Fact Check Desk. The video dates back to July 2026, predating the Raksha Bandhan festival, which was observed on August 28 this year. The Desk confirmed that the video shows Priyanka Gandhi tying the black band around Rahul Gandhi's arm ahead of a press conference in July. This press conference was held in connection with the NEET student protests that occurred in July 2026.

Old Video Shows Priyanka Gandhi Tying Black Band on Rahul Gandhi's Arm Before Press Conference

A Google Lens search conducted by the PTI Fact Check Desk led to a video shared on the Facebook page of News18 Chhattisgarh. This video contained the same visuals of Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The accompanying details in the News18 Chhattisgarh post clearly established that the video was from July, well before the Raksha Bandhan festival. Is PM Narendra Modi Offering 3 Months of Mobile Recharge for Free? Fact Check Calls Claim Fake.

Conclusion

The claim that the video of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tying a black band on Rahul Gandhi’s arm depicts their Raksha Bandhan celebration is misleading. The video is from July 2026 and shows an event related to the NEET student protests, not the Raksha Bandhan festival.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 05, 2026 04:06 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).