Congress leader and Central Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi organized a program called "Chhatron Ki Goonj" in Pune. During the program, he spoke heartily with a student. A video of the program is currently going viral on social media. However, a small incident that occurred after the conversation caught everyone's attention.

What exactly happened at the event?
After finishing his interaction with students, Rahul Gandhi was leaving the stage. Just then, a girl approached him with a mobile phone in her hand. She wanted to take a selfie with him. Rahul Gandhi stood up casually to take a photo with her and placed his hand on her shoulder. As soon as they were in front of the camera, the girl suddenly kissed him on the cheek.

How comfortably she kissed Rahul Gandhi…! 😂 pic.twitter.com/oMKSgyduaE

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This happened within moments. His facial expression clearly showed that even Rahul Gandhi hadn't expected this action. However, he showed no anger or resentment. Instead, he smiled and chatted with the student for a while. He then stepped off the stage with the help of security personnel.

Netizens reacted wildly.
A video of the incident quickly began circulating on social media platforms. Many netizens shared the incident on their accounts. Consequently, the number of reactions to the video surged. Some took the incident lightly, while others made Rahul Gandhi's reaction a topic of discussion.

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Notably, the primary purpose of the program was to interact with students. The program was organized to discuss a variety of issues, from youth education to employment. Rahul Gandhi listened to the students' questions and interacted directly with them. However, this impromptu moment after the program ended is now the most talked-about event, as it was captured on camera.

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