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The claim

Rahul Gandhi’s speech promised to credit an annual sum of Rs. 1 Lakh for those youth who are surfing on social media.

Rating

MISLEADING

Reviewed by FACTLY ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

The review says the clip showed Gandhi describing the Congress manifesto’s “Pehli Naukri Pakki” apprenticeship scheme, not promising a payment specifically for youth who browse social media. It reports that the scheme offered eligible graduates and diploma holders a one-year apprenticeship with Rs. 1 lakh paid annually, or Rs. 8,500 per month.[S1]

Additional context

The review identifies the speech as part of Gandhi’s 2024 election campaign in Bhagalpur, Bihar, on 20 April 2024. [S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] FACTLY original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 17, 2026