Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Shehzad Poonawalla Resigns from BJP Over Personal Reasons
Shehzad Poonawalla was a well‑known voice for the BJP on TV.
He decided to leave the party, saying it was for personal reasons.
He updated his social media profile, removing the BJP title but still calling himself a follower of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He had started his political life with the Congress party’s student wing and later joined the BJP.
No official statement from the party has been released yet.
His brother, Tehseen Poonawalla, is a commentator who often debates him on TV.
The resignation was reported by news outlets like NDTV and News18.
The BJP has not yet confirmed the details.
The move has drawn attention because Shehzad was a prominent spokesperson.
The reasons behind his decision remain private.
Shehzad Poonawalla, former BJP national spokesperson, resigned citing personal reasons.
He updated his X bio, removing the BJP title but keeping "Lifelong follower of PM Narendra Modi".
Poonawalla began his career with the Congress student wing NSUI before joining the BJP.
No official statement from the BJP; resignation reported by NDTV and News18.
He is the younger brother of commentator Tehseen Poonawalla, who often debates him on TV.
- Who
- Shehzad Poonawalla
- What
- Resignation from BJP as national spokesperson
- When
- Thursday (date not specified in articles)
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Personal reasons
- Name
- Shehzad Poonawalla
- Position
- Former BJP National Spokesperson
- Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Reason for resignation
- Personal reasons
- Brother
- Tehseen Poonawalla