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Shehzad Poonawalla Resigns as BJP National Spokesperson

Shehzad Poonawalla has stepped down as the BJP's national spokesperson, citing personal reasons, while reaffirming his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  • Shehzad Poonawalla has resigned as the BJP’s national spokesperson.
  • He cited personal reasons for his decision and reportedly submitted his resignation to the party leadership.
  • Poonawalla has removed BJP references from his X profile but continues to describe himself as a lifelong follower of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

NEW DELHI: Shehzad Poonawalla resigns has drawn attention within political circles after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader stepped down as the party’s national spokesperson. Although the BJP has not issued an official statement, Poonawalla updated his profile on X, removing references to the party while retaining his description as a lifelong follower of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The move marks the end of his role as one of the BJP’s most visible public faces in television debates and political discussions.

Shehzad Poonawalla Resigns, Cites Personal Reasons

According to sources, Poonawalla submitted his resignation to the BJP’s top leadership, citing personal reasons. However, he has not publicly elaborated on the circumstances behind his decision.

The BJP has also not commented officially on the resignation or announced any replacement for the spokesperson’s position.

Poonawalla’s update on social media, removing the BJP from his profile while continuing to express support for Prime Minister Modi, has fuelled political discussion over his next move.

Political Journey From Congress to BJP

Poonawalla joined the BJP in 2017 after leaving the Congress, where he had raised objections to the party’s internal presidential election process.

Soon after joining the BJP, he was appointed as the party’s national spokesperson and emerged as one of its prominent media representatives. Over the years, he regularly defended the party’s policies during television debates and frequently criticised the Congress and its senior leadership, including Rahul Gandhi.

Shehzad Poonawalla Resigns After Nearly Nine Years as BJP Spokesperson

Poonawalla’s resignation concludes a long stint as one of the BJP’s key national spokespersons. While he has maintained his support for Prime Minister Modi, the reasons behind his resignation remain undisclosed, and it is yet to be seen whether he will continue to play an active role in public life or take on a different political responsibility.

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