Raja D King, entrepreneur and social media personality, announced something unusual on his website. Trehan has announced an iPhone Langar in Chandigarh, where people who want to attend will get free iPhones. It is to be held on September 22, 2026, and the distribution will be public before the media and audience.
That announcement has created a lot of buzz because the giveaway is for the iPhone 17 and newer models and not older ones. Trehan originally wanted to distribute both iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 but then changed course and announced the giveaway would start for the iPhone 17 series and above, depending on the availability of the smartphone.
1,000 People in the First Group
One of the most talked-about aspects of the announcement is the number 1,000. Trehan has said that the first group will consist of 1,000 people who will be considered for the giveaway. But reports clarify that this does not mean 1,000 iPhones will be handed out on September 22.
According to Trehan's announcement, around 10 iPhones are expected to be distributed during the first event, with recipients selected publicly from the initial group. Trehan also discussed plans involving a much larger number of iPhones over time.
The selection is expected to take place in front of the public and media. Trehan has described the process as a live distribution, with names of selected recipients being drawn publicly.
What is the eligibility condition?
The giveaway comes with one special condition. Participants must write or post "Jai Mata Di" to be considered. A WhatsApp group is being created for participants, and members are expected to write the phrase regularly, reports say.
Trehan said winners will be selected from people who meet the stated requirement. The giveaway is primarily aimed at people from Chandigarh and Mohali during the first phase of this initiative.
As we shall see, people who wish to participate should ensure they follow the organisers’ official instructions and verify eligibility before sharing any personal information.
Why is Rakesh Trehan giving away iPhones?
Trehan, known in the world as Raja D King, has drawn crowds in the past for his community giveaways. His earlier “petrol langar” was to give away free fuel coupons to people and drew crowds in Chandigarh.
The new iPhone initiative follows the same concept but with a much higher-value product. Trehan said the iPhone distribution will be public and would be gradual and transparent to avoid misuse.
The announcement comes just a few months after Apple's new iPhone generation was released in India. We reported that the date of September 22 was an agreed-upon date around the time iPhone 18 sales started in India.
Plans for More Cities
The September 22 event is being framed as the beginning of a larger initiative. Trehan has even indicated that the programme could expand beyond Chandigarh and Mohali to other cities.
There are also rumours that 10 more cities in Punjab could be added in the future phases. Trehan has also discussed the distribution of more devices as the initiative has grown. However, the exact number of future distributions and dates of distribution will be decided by the organisers.
For now, the key date for those who receive the giveaway is September 22, 2026. The first event will involve 1,000 participants, with a smaller number of iPhones given out to winners (as the winners are selected).
The unusual iPhone Langar announcement is already a major topic on social media, and people are keen to know how the public selection process will work. Interested people must verify information from the organisers and do not use unsourced links or ask for sensitive financial or personal information on the way to get involved.
