Telugu actor Rekha Boj stirred controversy on social media by declaring that she would embark on a celebratory “streak” on Visakhapatnam seaside if India emerges victorious within the ongoing 2023 Cricket World Cup. The assertion has triggered a wave of criticism, with many labelling it as insensitive and inappropriate.

Because the cricket fever reaches its pinnacle with India gearing as much as face Australia within the World Cup remaining on November 19, Rekha Boj’s daring promise has turn out to be a sizzling subject of debate. The actress took to X (previously Twitter) to make her unconventional pledge, stating, “If India wins the World Cup, I’ll streak on Visakhapatnam seaside.”

Nonetheless, the announcement didn’t sit nicely with many on social media, as quite a few netizens expressed their disapproval of Rekha Boj’s uncommon promise. Many accused her of utilizing the World Cup as a platform for self-promotion and terming the announcement a mere publicity stunt.

One Twitter consumer drew a parallel to the same incident in 2011 involving mannequin and actress Poonam Pandey. The consumer commented, “In 2011, Poonam Pandey stated the identical factor. As a result of it is for the publicity.”

Through the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, Poonam Pandey gained consideration and stirred controversy along with her promise to strip bare if the Indian cricket workforce received the World Cup. Poonam Pandey stated she would fulfil her promise to strip for the Indian cricket workforce and all the nation as a manner of celebrating the victory.

The provocative pledge generated vital media protection and sparked debates concerning the appropriateness of such guarantees, particularly given the cultural and social norms in India. Nonetheless, when India emerged victorious within the World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka within the remaining on April 2, 2011, Poonam Pandey didn’t instantly perform her promise. As a substitute, she cited sure circumstances and sought approval from the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI).

In the end, Poonam Pandey didn’t observe by means of on her promise to strip publicly, and the incident grew to become extra identified for the controversy and discussions it generated moderately than any precise occasion.