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1. Introduction
A political storm turned international after a Brazilian model reacted to Rahul Gandhi’s claims of voter fraud in Haryana. The model, identified as Larissa, expressed shock when she discovered that her old modeling photo was allegedly used multiple times in India’s voter lists.
The incident quickly went viral, drawing attention across both Indian and international media, as Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission and the BJP of “colluding to ensure Congress lost in Haryana.”
2. Rahul Gandhi’s Haryana ‘Voter Fraud’ Allegation
During a press conference titled “H Files”, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that a photograph of a Brazilian woman had been used 22 times across 10 different polling booths in Haryana under fake names such as Seema, Sweety, and Saraswati.
Calling it a “centralised operation”, Gandhi said it was proof of large-scale electoral fraud that cost the Congress party victory in the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections.
He remarked,
“Who is this lady? What is her name? Where does she come from? But she votes 22 times in Haryana, at 10 different booths, and has multiple names.”
Gandhi also stated that the same image could be traced online to Brazilian photographer Matheus Ferrero.
3. Who Is the Brazilian Model?
The woman in question has been identified as Larissa Nery, a former Brazilian model who now reportedly runs a beauty salon in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Following Rahul Gandhi’s statement, social media users began searching her name online, leading to a surge in interest around the model’s identity.
4. Larissa’s Viral Reaction Video
A few hours after the controversy erupted, Larissa posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, reacting to the bizarre news of her photo being used in India’s voter list.
Speaking in Portuguese, Larissa expressed disbelief and mild amusement at the situation. The video, soon translated by online users and AI tools, spread widely across Indian platforms.
5. What Did She Say in the Video?
In her video, Larissa jokingly said:
“Friends, let me tell you the gossip. They are using an old photo of mine! I must have been about 18 or 20 years old. I don’t know if it’s an election, something about voting in India!”
She then described how reporters started contacting her after the image went viral:
“A journalist called me at my salon, wanting to talk to me for an interview. I didn’t answer. Then he found my Instagram and called me there!”
Larissa added,
“Oh my God, how crazy! What madness is this, what world are we living in?”
She also mentioned that friends from other cities sent her screenshots of the viral image, expressing surprise and laughter at how far the story had gone.
6. Internet Searches and Online Reactions
Following Rahul Gandhi’s statement, “Brazilian model Haryana voter list” became one of the top trending searches on Indian social media.
Memes, reactions, and translations of Larissa’s video flooded the internet, with users debating whether the alleged fraud case pointed to deeper issues in the Election Commission’s data integrity.
Some users humorously called Larissa the “most voted woman in Haryana”, while others demanded an official probe into the alleged voter list manipulation.
7. Connection to Photographer Matheus Ferrero
Online searches traced the viral photograph to Brazilian photographer Matheus Ferrero, who had uploaded similar portraits of models several years ago.
Larissa confirmed that the picture being circulated was indeed her old modeling photo, taken when she was around 20 years old.
8. Conclusion
The Brazilian model’s reaction has added a new dimension to the Haryana voter fraud controversy, blending political accusation with viral global curiosity.
While Rahul Gandhi continues to press the Election Commission for answers, Larissa’s light-hearted response has made her an unexpected internet sensation.
The incident highlights how digital content and global connectivity can blur boundaries between politics, media, and misinformation, creating stories that travel faster than fact-checks.
