'Not Live Commentary For Public': Kirti Azad Criticised For Sharing Wife's Funeral Pyre

Kirti Azad faced criticizm for his tweet (X)

Former Indian cricketer and politician, Kirti Azad is facing severe criticism after posting a photo of his wife Poonam Azad’s funeral pyre on social media. Poonam, who passed away at the age of 59 after a prolonged illness, was a political figure who had been associated with several political parties, including the BJP, Aam Aadmi Party, and Congress.

Her death marked a personal loss for Kirti Azad, but his decision to share the funeral pyre image publicly has sparked outrage.

Kirti Azam faces backlash over insensitive public display of grief

Azad initially announced his wife’s passing on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating, “My wife, Poonam no more. Left for her heavenly abode at 12:40 PM.”

The following day, he posted an image of the funeral pyre with the caption, “Alvida Poonam.......”

This post, meant as a final farewell to his beloved spouse, has been met with mixed reactions, with many netizens expressing outrage at what they perceive as an inappropriate display of private grief.

Critics argue that Azad’s post was a step too far, transforming a deeply personal and sacred moment into something for public consumption.

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Meanwhile, Azad recently celebrated a significant political achievement. The former cricketer, who was part of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning team, secured a seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 

Representing the Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency under the Trinamool Congress banner, Azad defeated BJP heavyweight Dilip Ghosh, and this was seen as a major win for the party in Bengal.

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