An unusual giveaway is set to take place in Chandigarh and Mohali, where Amritsar-based businessman and influencer Rakesh Trehan, popularly known as ‘Raja D King’, plans to distribute iPhones for free.
Trehan has announced an ‘iPhone Langar’ for September 22, with the distribution to be conducted live in the presence of the media and the public.
How Will The iPhone Giveaway Work?
The giveaway was first announced in August, but Trehan fixed September 22 as the date on Friday, when the sale of the iPhone 18 began in India.
Trehan said the giveaway will include only iPhone 17 models and above. iPhone 16 models will not be distributed.
A WhatsApp group has also been created for the giveaway. According to Trehan, winners will receive a call informing them that they have won an iPhone.
“The only eligibility criterion is that all the members of the group have to write 'Jai Mata Di'. The winners will be chosen from those who have written 'Jai Mata Di',” Trehan said in a video message.
Who Can Participate In The ‘iPhone Langar’?
The event is currently meant for residents of Chandigarh and Mohali. Trehan said 10 more cities will be announced on September 22.
He also said the iPhones would be distributed gradually to prevent misuse and ensure transparency.
Trehan Plans Giveaway Of Up To 1,000 iPhones
Trehan claimed that he had already ordered 100 iPhone 17 units and discussed arrangements for up to 1,000 iPhones.
His initial plan was to distribute 100 iPhones in Chandigarh and another 200 in Mohali.
“There is no financial constraint. We will soon expand this initiative,” Trehan said.
From ‘Petrol Langar’ To ‘iPhone Langar’
The iPhone giveaway is not Trehan’s first unconventional community initiative.
The businessman previously organised a ‘petrol langar’, where free petrol was provided to people at selected fuel stations. Coupons worth Rs 500 were distributed for two-wheelers and three-wheelers, while four-wheelers were given coupons worth Rs 1,000.