Yogi Adityanath Notices Nervous Speaker, Starts Applause To Boost Her Confidence (Video)
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath won praise on social media after he encouraged a nervous young woman during her speech at an HCL IT City event in Lucknow.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is receiving praise online after a video showed him encouraging a young woman who appeared nervous while delivering a speech at an event in Lucknow.
The incident took place during a programme marking 10 years of HCL IT City in Lucknow. Rachna Rai, a young woman from Kauriram in Gorakhpur, was addressing the audience when she briefly lost confidence and struggled to continue her speech.
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During her speech on stage, when Rachna Rai from Gorakhpur suddenly got nervous and began to fumble for words, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Ji immediately encouraged her by clapping.
This small but powerful gesture of support gave Rachna immense confidence, allowing her to make a wonderful comeback and win over the entire audience with her heartfelt words. This is the mark of a true leader!
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Seeing her hesitation, Yogi Adityanath led a round of applause to encourage her. The gesture appeared to help Rai regain her composure, after which she resumed her speech and continued addressing the audience. 'Landmark Historical Achievement': Leaders Extend Greetings to PM Modi for Completing 25 Years as Head of Govt.
Yogi Adityanath Encourages Nervous Speaker
The video of the moment has gone viral on social media, particularly on X, formerly Twitter, with several users praising the Chief Minister's response.
One user called the gesture an example of what makes Yogi Adityanath "special", while another described it as an example of leadership through a "quiet nudge" rather than a speech. UP CM Yogi Adityanath Asks Child ‘Kya Chahiye Aapko?’, He Asks for ‘Chips’; Video Goes Viral.
The interaction also prompted light-hearted reactions from some users, with one suggesting that Yogi Adityanath should have walked over and spoken to her directly.
The video has since attracted considerable attention, with many social media users highlighting how the Chief Minister's timely encouragement helped the young speaker overcome her nervousness and complete her address.
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