Archive · 31 Jul 2026

Shehzad Poonawalla Resigns from BJP Over Personal Reasons

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.

Sources