Ananya Birla slams Poonam Pandey, says ‘This is disgraceful’

Model-actor Poonam Pandey has sparked controversy with her recent Instagram stunt, where she falsely announced her 'death' due to cervical cancer, only to later reveal it as a campaign to raise awareness about the disease. The move has garnered strong reactions, with popular singer Ananya Birla criticizing Poonam Pandey's actions as "absolutely terrible and insensitive."
Taking to her Instagram handle, Ananya Birla expressed her disapproval, stating that she usually keeps her opinions to herself but found Poonam Pandey's stunt disgraceful.Birla emphasized the genuine suffering of people and their loved ones from cancer, asserting that such insensitive methods were not an appropriate way to create awareness about cervical cancer.
Ananya’s note read, “I usually keep my mouth shut but this is absolutely terrible and insensitive. People and their loved ones actually suffer terribly from cancer. This is no way to create awareness about cervical cancer. This is disgraceful.”
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Poonam Pandey's attempt to shed light on cervical cancer through a controversial 'death' announcement has faced backlash from various quarters, reigniting discussions on the ethical aspects of awareness campaigns. Critics argue that using false information, especially related to death, can cause unnecessary distress and trivialize the severity of health issues.