Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Yogi Adityanath Encourages Nervous Speaker at Lucknow Event
Rachna Rai was giving a speech at an event in Lucknow.
For a moment, she felt nervous and had trouble finding her words.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath noticed and started clapping to encourage her.
The audience joined in, and Rai became more confident.
She continued her speech and connected with the audience.
A video of the moment spread widely on X. Many people online praised Adityanath for helping her feel supported.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath encouraged a young woman who became nervous while giving a speech.
The incident occurred at a programme marking 10 years of HCL IT City in Lucknow.
Rachna Rai, from Kauriram in Gorakhpur, briefly struggled to find her words before a large audience.
Adityanath led a round of applause, after which Rai regained her composure and continued her speech.
A video of the moment went viral on X, where social media users praised his gesture.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and speaker Rachna Rai.
- What
- Adityanath led a reassuring round of applause after Rai became nervous during a speech.
- When
- During a programme celebrating 10 years of HCL IT City; no specific date is given.
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Adityanath's applause was intended to encourage Rai after she briefly lost confidence.
Supportive reactions
Other reactions
Adityanath's gesture
Supportive reactions
Many users praised the applause as empathetic encouragement and an example of leadership.
Other reactions
One user jokingly said Adityanath should have gone over and spoken to Rai.
- Event
- A programme celebrating 10 years of HCL IT City
- Location
- Lucknow
- Speaker
- Rachna Rai, from Kauriram in Gorakhpur
- Gesture
- Yogi Adityanath led a round of applause to encourage Rai
- Outcome
- Rai regained her composure and resumed her speech
- Online reaction
- The video went viral on X, with users widely praising the gesture