{
  "id": 8228232,
  "title": "Chhatron Ki Goonj Event Indore: Women In Viral Dance Video Were Professional Performers, Not Students, Says Congress Spokesperson | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/chhatron-ki-goonj-event-indore-women-in-viral-dance-video-were",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:15:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/chhatron-ki-goonj-event-indore-women-in-viral-dance-video-were-professional-performers-not-students-says-congress-spokesperson-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore, Madhya Pradesh: A recent viral dance video linked to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming Chhatron Ki Goonj event in the city has sparked controversy over the nature of the performers. Congress spokesperson Amit Chaurasia clarified that the women featured in the video were professional dancers, not students, as initially speculated. The clarification came after the video circulated widely online, prompting discussions about the appropriateness of such promotional activities for an event focused on student issues. Chaurasia further explained that the performance was part of the entertainment segment during the promotional event for Rahul Gandhi’s student outreach programme. The Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign, scheduled for September 19, aims to address concerns of students regarding education, employment opportunities, examination systems, and youth aspirations.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A viral dance video linked to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming Chhatron Ki Goonj programme in Indore sparked a social media debate over the event’s promotional style, prompting the party to issue a clarification. Madhya Pradesh Congress spokesperson Amit Chaurasia said the women seen dancing in the video were professional performers and not students. He added that…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Over 20,000 Students Expected At Rahul Gandhi’s Chhatron Ki Goonj Event In Indore, Says Congress Spokesperson Amit Chaurasia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/over-20-000-students-expected-at-rahul-gandhis-chhatron-ki-goonj",
        "published": "2026-09-18T11:24:33.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}