Indore, Madhya Pradesh: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent student-focused programme in Indore has become the subject of a political controversy following a mimicry performance involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The programme, titled “Chhatron Ki Goonj,” was organised as an interaction centred on issues concerning students, including education and employment. The event also attracted attention on social media because of performances and videos circulated online.
Mimicry Performance Sparks BJP-Congress Exchange
During the programme, comedian Pulkit Mani performed a mimicry act involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The performance subsequently triggered criticism from BJP leaders and supporters.
BJP representatives criticised the act and called for an apology, while Congress representatives described the performance as part of the programme’s entertainment and mimicry segment.
The controversy has since extended beyond the Indore event, with reports that Mani cancelled scheduled shows in Noida, Lucknow and Kanpur, citing threats.
Viral Crowd Video Creates Another Controversy
Another issue surrounding the event involved a video circulated on social media that was presented as showing a large crowd attending Rahul Gandhi’s Indore programme.
Fact-checking reports found that the video was not from Rahul Gandhi’s event. According to the reports, the footage was actually from a World Tribal Day rally held in Indore on August 9, 2026.
The incident highlights the importance of verifying the source and date of videos before sharing them as evidence of attendance at political events.
Security and Venue Arrangements
The event also received attention over security arrangements and the choice of venue. Reports said that the programme was moved from the originally planned Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to a location opposite Regional Park.
Security restrictions and arrangements around the programme became another point of discussion between Congress and BJP supporters.
Focus on Students and Youth Issues
Despite the controversies surrounding the programme, the stated focus of “Chhatron Ki Goonj” was interaction with students and discussion of issues affecting young people.
The developments surrounding the event have generated debate on political performances, social-media misinformation and the conduct of political programmes.
Conclusion
Rahul Gandhi’s Indore programme has therefore received attention for more than its student-focused agenda. The mimicry controversy, the cancellation of comedian Pulkit Mani’s reported shows and the circulation of unrelated crowd footage have all contributed to wider political discussion.
As videos and claims related to political events continue to circulate rapidly online, verifying the original source, date and context of such material remains important before drawing conclusions from it.
