Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar recently faced severe backlash on social media after a picture of him wearing a hoodie with Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) electoral symbol, a lion, surfaced online. The picture was taken backstage while Zafar was performing at a concert in Toronto.
The lion that bruised it all
The backlash was immediate and widespread, with many social media users accusing Zafar of being biased towards the political party and promoting their agenda. Some even called it the singer’s tactic to get attention, “nothing else”.
Check out some of the ‘heated’ reactions on Twitter
it’s not personal but if any XYZ celebrity who will give a hint of supporting corrupt murderer parties must be held accountable straightaway.
enough is enoughmazak h ap logon k lie ?
— uzzi (@uzzi0011) April 30, 2023
Going to unfollow you on wearing hoody of imported govt where people are dying and there are no human rights. You have to be ashamed to support such parties who torture people on there political differences. Lakh lanat 🙌🏻
— ĀāM3R🇵🇰 (@Th3AaM3R) April 30, 2023
Not acceptable, justifucation REJECTED. Knowing what PMLN & the current PDM Imported Govt have done to Pakistan & its people you just casually laugh it off with this crap explanation, Whatever! https://t.co/FwTqHbFULy
— Shehnaz (@ShehnazIK92) May 1, 2023
I just feel you do all this for attention, nothing else. https://t.co/PKahNfY598
— Fzk (@fhatesall) May 1, 2023
Zafar, however, took to Twitter to clarify his stance, stating that the hoodie was a gift and he had no political affiliations. Further, he sarcastically wrote that from next time he’ll even think twice before wearing anything.
Here’s what Ali Zafar had to say
Yaar so many messages as I turn on my phone in Vancouver inquiring about if I have joined any party 😂
Firstly, I was wearing a red jacket in the concert in Toronto last night. The much talked about image is in the hoodie I wore at the sound check before the concert from a brand… pic.twitter.com/op4Ns3Zxtf
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) April 30, 2023
This incident once again highlights the sensitive political environment in Pakistan, where even the slightest hint of political bias can result in severe repercussions. It also serves as a reminder that celebrities and public figures need to be cautious about their actions and the messages they inadvertently send out to their fans and followers.
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