Chandigarh iPhone Langar on September 22: Raja D King Announces Live Lucky Draw for Free iPhones (Video)
Chandigarh is set to witness another unusual giveaway initiative as businessman Rakesh Trehan, popularly known as Raja D King, has announced an āiPhone langarā on September 22. According to Trehan, iPhones will be distributed publicly at the event, with recipients selected through a live draw in the presence of the media and invited members of the public.
Chandigarh is set for another unusual giveaway as businessman Rakesh Trehan, popularly known as Raja D King, has announced that 10 iPhone 17 smartphones will be distributed on September 22 as part of his āiPhone langarā. According to his latest announcement, the distribution will take place publicly, with names selected in front of attendees and the media.
Raja D King has also outlined a specific requirement for people seeking selection. According to him, participants in the WhatsApp group must write āJai Mata Diā at least once to be considered for the iPhone giveaway. Those who do not write the phrase, he said, will not be selected.
Raja D King Announces 10 iPhone 17 Giveaway
In a video statement, Raja D King said the iPhone distribution will begin live on September 22 at the same location, in the presence of the public and media. He said, āOn September 22, the distribution will begin live here at this very place, in front of everyone. All media are invited. Everyone we invite will be welcome.ā
He added that people who had previously attended and supported his initiatives would also be invited to the event. According to his announcement, the first distribution will involve 10 iPhones. He has identified the devices as iPhone 17 models. The names of the selected recipients will be drawn publicly, after which the chosen people will receive the iPhones.
āJai Mata Diā Required for iPhone Selection
One of the most unusual parts of the giveaway is the selection condition announced by Raja D King. According to him, people who have joined the relevant WhatsApp group must write āJai Mata Diā in the group at least once. Those who do not post the phrase will not be considered for selection.
The requirement follows an earlier registration process in which women aged 18 and above were being added to a WhatsApp group for the proposed iPhone giveaway. Previous reports said participants were asked to send āJai Mata Diā after joining the group. The latest announcement, however, gives a specific September 22 date and says 10 iPhones will initially be distributed.
Raja D King to Distribute Free iPhones in Chandigarh on September 22
VIDEO | Chandigarh: On organising a langar of iPhones on September 22, Raja D King says, "...On September 22, the distribution will begin live here at this very place, in front of everyone. All media are invited. Everyone we invite will be welcome. Those who have come hereā¦ pic.twitter.com/PGzYhqHlAx
ā Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 18, 2026
iPhone Winners to Be Selected Live
Raja D King said the selection will not be conducted privately. Instead, the names of the recipients will be drawn in front of everyone attending the event. The selected people will then receive their iPhones during the live distribution. He has invited the media to cover the process and said people who have previously supported his initiatives will also be welcome. This means the September 22 event is expected to combine the announcement of the selected names with the actual handover of the phones.
From Free Petrol to Free iPhones
The iPhone giveaway follows Raja D Kingās earlier āpetrol langarā initiative in Chandigarh. He had announced free petrol coupons for motorists, with earlier reports stating that two- and three-wheelers were to receive fuel worth ā¹500 and four-wheelers ā¹1,000. The announcement attracted large crowds and generated significant attention in Chandigarh.
The petrol initiative was also affected by crowd-management issues and later reports of counterfeit fuel coupons. Punjab Newsline reported that fake ā¹500, ā¹1,000 and ā¹2,500 coupons were detected at a Chandigarh petrol pump during the campaign. Raja D King has subsequently moved attention towards his proposed iPhone giveaway.
Raja D Kingās āPaison Ka Langarā
Before the petrol and iPhone initiatives, Trehan had also organised what was described as a āpaison ka langarā. In September, he distributed cash outside the Shri Vaishno Mata Temple in Mohali, with reports saying people received amounts ranging from ā¹500 to ā¹1,500 after saying āJai Mata Diā. His various initiatives have used the term ālangarā for cash, petrol and now smartphones, making the iPhone giveaway another unusual public distribution programme.
What Happens on September 22?
According to Raja D Kingās latest announcement, 10 iPhone 17 units will be distributed initially on September 22. The selection will be conducted publicly, and the names of the recipients will be drawn in front of the gathering. Participants who have not written āJai Mata Diā in the relevant group, according to his stated condition, will not be considered.
The exact venue details, the specific iPhone 17 variants and whether additional phones will be distributed after the initial 10 have not been independently established from the information currently available. The video of Raja D King announcing the free iPhone distribution can be embedded here, particularly after the first section, so readers can hear the announcement directly.
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