Did Rahul Gandhi Use Aryan Khan's Rumoured Partner Larissa Bonesi's Picture in 'Vote Chori' Press Conference?

A political storm erupted online after a photograph shown during Rahul Gandhi's press conference on alleged "vote chori" in Haryana was mistakenly linked to Brazilian model Larissa Bonesi. The Congress leader's remarks triggered widespread speculation and social media confusion.

Rahul Gandhi's Allegation at the 'Vote Chori' Presser

During the press meet, Rahul Gandhi accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of manipulating voter data. He claimed that the same woman's image was used across multiple polling booths under different names. The statement immediately gained attention across social media platforms.

Addressing reporters, Gandhi said, "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: Seema, Sweety, Saraswati, Rashmi, Vilma... But turns out she is actually a Brazilian model."

His claim quickly went viral. Many online users began trying to identify the woman in the image shown by Gandhi. Several assumed it was Larissa Bonesi, who is often in the spotlight for her work and rumored relationship with Aryan Khan.

Online Chaos and Bonesi's Silent Response

Social media soon filled with comments directed at Bonesi. Many users joked about her supposed involvement, writing messages such as "You are famous in India" and "Congratulations on Indian citizenship."

The model, however, has not publicly commented on the incident. She has continued posting as usual, avoiding the political discussion altogether. Her supporters and fans stepped in to clarify that she was not the person in Gandhi's presentation.

Several of her followers shared old interviews and photos to show that the model in the press conference image appeared to be someone else. The confusion, they said, seemed to come from the similarity in the names of two Brazilian models.

The Real Model Behind the Photograph

Later reports revealed that the woman in the photograph shown by Rahul Gandhi was not Larissa Bonesi. It was another Brazilian model named Larissa Nery, who has since confirmed this on her social media accounts.

Nery posted screenshots and videos explaining that her image was used during the political presentation. She also appeared surprised by the sudden international attention. Despite her clarification, the online focus remained on Bonesi.

Bonesi's name continued to trend on Indian social media platforms. Many users continued tagging her in memes and jokes related to the "vote chori" controversy even after the clarification was made public.

Larissa Bonesi's Career and Public Spotlight

Larissa Bonesi, aged 31, has spent nearly a decade working in India. She started her career in modeling before taking on roles in Indian films such as Go, Goa, Gone (2013), Thikka (2016), Rocket Raja (2017), and Ghaati (2025).

She has appeared in music videos and fashion campaigns across India. Over time, she became a known face in the entertainment industry for her charm and dance performances.

Earlier this year, Bonesi was seen at the launch of Aryan Khan's debut web series along with members of the Khan family. This appearance fueled rumors about her relationship with Aryan Khan. Neither Bonesi nor Aryan has commented on the matter.