Rahul Gandhi Claims ‘Brazil Model’ Voted 22 Times in Haryana

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi once again stirred political controversy with his unusual claim that a “Brazil model” — allegedly referring to a voter — cast 22 votes during the Haryana elections.
The remark, made during an informal media interaction, left both reporters and social media users puzzled as to who “Seema” and “Sweety” were, and what exactly he meant by “Brazil model.”

A Bizarre Allegation Sparks Confusion

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Rahul Gandhi said,

“We have information that a Brazil model, Seema or Sweety, voted 22 times in Haryana.”

The statement immediately went viral, sparking confusion and amusement online.
While some interpreted it as a slip of the tongue, others believe he was using sarcasm to highlight alleged irregularities in the voting process.

Congress insiders later clarified that Rahul Gandhi was referring to repeated voting or duplicate entries detected in some booths, comparing it sarcastically to a “model from Brazil” as a metaphor for glamour-driven political manipulation.

BJP Calls It “Ridiculous”, Demands Clarification

The BJP quickly hit back, dismissing Rahul Gandhi’s remarks as “baseless and bizarre.”
Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said,

“Rahul Gandhi has once again shown his lack of seriousness. His comments about some ‘Brazil model voting 22 times’ are laughable and disrespectful to the democratic process.”

He added that the Election Commission should take note of such statements, which, according to him, “mislead voters and create unnecessary controversy.”

Congress Defends Gandhi’s Remarks

Congress leaders defended Rahul Gandhi, saying his statement was being taken out of context.
A senior Congress spokesperson said the comment was meant to criticize electoral irregularities and not to point at any individual.

“Rahul ji was highlighting how booth management and fake voting patterns are undermining democracy. He used sarcasm to make a point — not a literal accusation,” the spokesperson explained.

The party also demanded stricter voter verification measures and a transparent investigation into duplicate voting allegations in certain Haryana constituencies.

Social Media Turns It Into a Meme Fest

As expected, the “Brazil model” phrase caught fire online.
Memes and jokes flooded social media within minutes, with users posting humorous captions like “Seema from Brazil wins Haryana elections” and “Sweety cast more votes than all of us combined.”

Hashtags like *#BrazilModel, **#RahulGandhi, and *#22Votes began trending on X (formerly Twitter).
While supporters claimed Rahul’s statement was a metaphor, critics used the opportunity to mock the Congress leader’s communication style.

Analysts: Rahul Trying to Highlight EVM and Voter Fraud Issues

Political observers say Rahul Gandhi’s statement, although oddly phrased, fits into a larger pattern of the Congress party questioning the reliability of EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines) and voter registration systems.

Analyst Dr. Rakesh Sharma said,

“Rahul Gandhi often uses humor or sarcasm to underline serious issues. Here, he likely wanted to point out booth-level voter manipulation, but the metaphor got lost in translation.”

The Election Commission has not issued any official comment yet, but reports suggest that polling officials may examine Rahul’s claim for clarity.

Opposition’s Broader Criticism

Rahul Gandhi’s comment came just days after Congress leaders accused the ruling BJP of “electoral engineering” in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh.
By linking his claim to a “Brazil model,” he may have been hinting at foreign-style voter manipulation techniques, though no evidence has been presented to support that theory.

The Congress party has also demanded greater transparency in voter ID linking and real-time booth-level verification to prevent fraudulent votes.

Political Impact and Public Reaction

Despite the confusion, Rahul Gandhi’s statement has successfully captured public attention — a tactic many believe is deliberate.
Political experts note that even if the remark sounds outlandish, it keeps the spotlight on the Congress narrative of “democracy under threat.”

Public reactions have been divided — some laughing at the absurdity, others agreeing that electoral fraud deserves deeper scrutiny.