Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Shehzad Poonawalla Updates X Bio, Sparks Quit Speculation
Shehzad Poonawalla is a spokesperson for the BJP in India.
He changed his X profile to remove the word BJP and added a new bio.
He also shared old videos where he talked about leaving politics after some elections.
No official statement has been made by him or the party.
People are wondering if he has quit the party or just wants to do more social work.
Shehzad Poonawalla removed BJP from his X bio, sparking speculation of resignation.
He reposted old interview clips where he said he might step away from active politics after key elections.
No official confirmation from Poonawalla or the BJP; attempts to contact him were unsuccessful.
Poonawalla has been a prominent BJP TV face since joining in 2017 after leaving Congress.
He stated that social service can be separate from electoral politics and that he is a lifelong follower of PM Narendra Modi.
- Who
- Shehzad Poonawalla, BJP national spokesperson
- What
- Updated X bio and reposted interview clips suggesting he may quit active politics
- When
- Friday (2024)
- Where
- India, on X platform
- Why
- He said he wants to focus on social service and step away after key elections
- Name
- Shehzad Poonawalla
- Position
- BJP National Spokesperson
- Party
- Bharatiya Janata Party
- Recent Action
- Updated X bio removing BJP reference
- Status
- Speculation of resignation, no official confirmation
Sources
Shehzad Poonawalla quits BJP? Updated X bio triggers speculation
Shehzad Poonawalla, BJP's national spokesperson quits politics? Here's what sparked social media buzz
Shehzad Poonawalla drops BJP tag from X bio, reposts exit remarks; speculation over quitting party grows - Telegraph India
