Anil Agarwal's Son's Death Sparks X 'Like' Debate, Goenka Questions Online Grief

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News18•08-01-2026, 15:38
Anil Agarwal's Son's Death Sparks X 'Like' Debate, Goenka Questions Online Grief
- •Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal's son, Agnivesh, 49, passed away in the United States from cardiac arrest after a skiing accident.
- •Agarwal's emotional X post mourning his son's death received thousands of 'likes,' prompting RPG Group chairperson Harsh Goenka to question the appropriateness of such reactions.
- •Goenka debated if 'liking' a grief post is a suitable way to express condolences, asking if he misunderstood modern social media sorrow.
- •Users offered varied views: some saw 'likes' as cold, while others argued they signify support, acknowledgment, or presence when words are difficult.
- •Agnivesh's death also ignited a wider discussion on X about the rising incidence of sudden heart-related deaths among young individuals due to modern lifestyle factors.
Why It Matters: Anil Agarwal's son's death on X sparked a debate on social media grief etiquette and young adult heart health.
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