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Shehzad Poonawalla Quits BJP
Tracked across 3 sources · Updated 2h ago
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has apparently left the party, as his X bio no longer mentions it, sparking speculation. He criticized other parties as dynastic while praising Modi, but neither he nor the BJP has made an official statement.
How it unfolded
11h ago
Poonawalla quits, praises Modi as self-made
11h ago
Poonawalla removes BJP from X bio
What happened earlier
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Full story →'Only BJP can give self-made person like Modi': Shehzad Poonawalla after quitting party
Shehzad Poonawalla resigned from the BJP and said only BJP can give a self-made person like PM Modi.
Poonawalla said on X that other parties only promote their children and dynasties.
He reposted a video of his interview where he made these remarks.
Poonawalla updated his X bio, removing BJP mention; it now includes 'Lifelong follower of PM Narendra Modi'.
He joined BJP in 2017 after quitting Congress over its presidential election process.
Earlier · 5h ago
Full story →BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla drops party name from X bio, fuels exit speculation
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla removed 'BJP' from his X bio, fueling speculation about his exit from the party.
His X bio now reads: 'Religion Islam, Culture~Hindu, Ideology~Bhartiya: Author: GST Ki Yatra' and 'Lifelong follower of PM @narendramodi'.
His Instagram bio still lists him as 'BJP Spokesperson'; no official confirmation from Poonawalla.
Poonawalla joined BJP in December 2017 and was made in-charge of the BJP's social media wing for Delhi in 2021.