Brazilian model Larissa Neri reacted to Rahul Gandhi's claim regarding the Haryana voter list. She stated that her picture was misused and that she has no geographical or political connection with India.
New Delhi: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi raised the issue of vote theft and manipulation of the voter list on Wednesday amidst the Haryana assembly elections. He claimed that there were a large number of irregularities in Haryana's voter list and that it had been digitally influenced.
During his press conference, Rahul Gandhi displayed a picture of a woman in a presentation titled 'H Files'. He stated that this was a Brazilian model and that her picture had been used 22 times in the Haryana voter list with names such as Seema, Sweety, and Saraswati. Following his statement, searches for this model increased on the internet, with people wanting to know who this woman actually was.
Larissa Neri's Video Emerges
Brazilian model Larissa Neri shared a video on social media and clarified her stance. She stated that she has nothing to do with Indian politics and that her picture was misused. Larissa explained that the picture was taken when she was around 20 years old and was used in the voter list displayed in India.
In the video, she stated that she is a model and digital influencer in Brazil and has never visited India. Larissa shared screenshots of her video on her Instagram story and humbly requested people not to associate her name or picture in the wrong context.
No Connection with India
Larissa Neri clarified in the video that she has no geographical or political connection with India. She said, "Hello India, many journalists asked me to make a video, so I am making this video. I have nothing to do with Indian politics. I have never visited India. I have been a model and digital influencer in Brazil. I respect the people of India."
She stated that the picture being shown in India's voter list is from when she was around 20 years old, and its use was entirely inappropriate.
Constant Media Contact
Larissa mentioned that after her picture went viral, the media has been continuously trying to contact her. She said that a reporter called her and attempted to gather information about the entire matter. Additionally, several journalists contacted her through her Instagram account.
Larissa stated that she received numerous messages due to this viral picture and also learned about it from a friend living in another city. She clarified that she did not respond to media inquiries many times, but has now put forth her side of the story.
