Did Rahul Gandhi Use Teleprompter at 'Chatron Ki Goonj' Pune Event? Fact Check Finds Viral Claim False
A viral claim suggested that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used a teleprompter during his 'Chatron Ki Goonj' student interaction in Pune. LatestLY's fact-checking team has determined this claim to be false. The photo circulated actually shows production monitors, not a teleprompter.
A claim circulating on social media alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi used a teleprompter at his "Chatron Ki Goonj" event in Pune, Maharashtra. LatestLY's fact-checking team has found this claim to be false. A fact check of the alleged claim revealed that the so-called teleprompter was a production monitor and a confidence monitor, as seen in viral photos.
False Claim Circulates Online
The claim, which spread widely on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), suggested that Rahul Gandhi was using a teleprompter during his address at the "Chatron Ki Goonj" event in Pune. An example of this viral claim can be seen in a post by a user identified as "Boiled Anda" on X (formerly Twitter). Sharing a picture of Rahul Gandhi, the user wrote, "Teleprompters for @RahulGandhi". ‘Main Bhi Nahi Sudhar Raha Hoon’: Rahul Gandhi on Abuse Over Questioning Govt at Pune’s 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' (Watch).
Evidence Shows Production Monitors
LatestLY's investigation into the viral photo clearly indicates that the screens visible are production monitors, not teleprompters. Production monitors are commonly used at large-scale events to display various information for event organisers and technical staff, such as camera feeds, timings, or stage directions. They do not display speech scripts for the speaker to read, which is the function of a teleprompter.
About 'Chatron Ki Goonj' Event
Rahul Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj" (Students' Echo) event took place on August 22, 2026, in Pune. The event focused on engaging with students and addressing education and youth concerns, as reported by News24. Mint and The Times of India both confirmed that Pune City Police had granted conditional permission for the event, setting out various stipulations for its conduct. Rahul Gandhi Urges Gen Z Girls to ‘Be Loud, Be Proud’ at 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Event in Pune (Videos).
Production Monitors and Teleprompter Are 2 Different Things, Says X User
This Guy Doesn't Even Know the Difference Between a Confidence Monitor and a Teleprompter
Did Rahul Gandhi Use Teleprompter?
The viral claim that Rahul Gandhi used a teleprompter at the "Chatron Ki Goonj" Pune event is false. The screens visible in the circulated photo are production monitors, not teleprompters as is being claimed. Debunking the fake claim, one user wrote, "Dear, production monitors and Teleprompter are 2 different things !! Better you learn it now", while a second user said, "This guy doesn’t even know the difference between a confidence monitor and a teleprompter lmao."
Fact check
Rahul Gandhi used a teleprompter at the \'Chatron Ki Goonj\' Pune event.
The claim is false; the photo shows production monitors, not a teleprompter.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 23, 2026 01:05 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).