Viral Video: Girl Kisses Rahul Gandhi at ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ Event in Pune
A video clip has gone viral on social media showing a female participant approaching Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on stage and kissing him on the cheek during his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' women-focused event in Pune, held on August 22, 2026.
A video clip has gone viral on social media showing a female participant approaching Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on stage and kissing him on the cheek during his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' women-focused event in Pune, held on August 22, 2026. The clip, roughly 38 seconds long, has drawn massive engagement online, with users reacting to the moment of fan interaction at the large public gathering.
What The Video Shows
The video captures Rahul Gandhi, dressed in a light yellowish shirt, on an outdoor tented stage set up for the rally-style event, with green lighting, smoke and confetti effects, a large crowd, and visible security personnel around him. ‘Main Bhi Nahi Sudhar Raha Hoon’: Rahul Gandhi on Abuse Over Questioning Govt at Pune’s 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' (Watch).
In the clip, Gandhi is seen surrounded by a group of mostly young women who are taking selfies, hugging him, and interacting closely with him on stage. At one point, one of the women leans in and appears to kiss him on the cheek while others nearby continue filming and posing for pictures.
Gandhi is seen smiling and engaging with the group before waving to the larger cheering crowd and eventually walking off the stage area accompanied by his security detail. The video carries a persistent pink text overlay reading, "She kissed Rahul Gandhi." What Are the 3 Types of Violence Against Women Rahul Gandhi Spoke About in Pune?
The post has since drawn significant engagement, with the moment being widely discussed as a viral highlight from Gandhi's public appearance.
About The Event
The video is from Gandhi's "Chhatron Ki Goonj" event, a women-focused public appearance held in Pune. Such events have typically drawn large crowds, with clips of fan interactions and candid moments from Gandhi's public appearances often going viral on social media platforms.
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