Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has raised serious allegations of voter fraud in Haryana, claiming that a single woman’s photo was used multiple times in the voter lists. During a press conference titled ‘H Files’, he revealed a photo of a woman who he said appeared 22 times in the voter rolls of the Rai Assembly constituency under different names such as Seema, Sweety, and Saraswati.
How a Brazilian Model Became Part of the Haryana Voter List Controversy
Rahul Gandhi stated that the image shown in the voter list was not of an Indian citizen but of a Brazilian woman. He mentioned that the photo could be traced back to the portfolio of Brazilian photographer Matheus Ferrero, whose work is publicly available on platforms like Unsplash.
Following the press conference, internet users began searching for the identity of the woman in the photo.
Who Is the Woman in the Viral Image?
The woman has been identified as Larissa Nery, a Brazilian model and professional. After learning that her image was allegedly misused in Indian voter lists, Larissa shared a video reacting to the situation.
Larissa’s Reaction: ‘What Madness Is This?’
In her video, speaking in Portuguese, Larissa expressed her surprise and disbelief. According to translated clips circulating online, she said:
- “They are using an old photo of mine. I must have been around 18 or 20 years old.”
- “They are using my picture in some kind of voting process in India and presenting me as an Indian woman. What madness is this?”
Larissa mentioned that she started receiving unexpected calls from journalists, and even the salon where she works was contacted by reporters. She said friends from other cities sent her the viral image, leaving her shocked at the extent of the controversy.
How the Image Was Tracked
A reverse image search confirmed that the viral photo belongs to Larissa Nery and is part of a portrait collection by photographer Matheus Ferrero. The image has been openly available online for years and has now become the center of a political debate in India.
Rahul Gandhi’s Allegation of Electoral Manipulation
Rahul Gandhi alleged that the repeated use of the same photo in voter lists is evidence of a “centralised operation” to manipulate the results of the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections. He claimed that this was one of the reasons behind the Congress party’s loss in the state.
