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Shehzad Poonawalla Mocks Congress: 'Thought I Would Attack PM Modi' After BJP Exit
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Moneycontrol•21-08-2026, 09:30
Shehzad Poonawalla Mocks Congress: 'Thought I Would Attack PM Modi' After BJP Exit
- •Former BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla continues to mock Congress after his exit from the BJP.
- •Poonawalla stated on X that Congress expected him to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi after leaving BJP, but he instead criticized their 'Supreme Leader'.
- •He referred to the Congress leader as 'Pappu & Italo-Indian version of Kim Jong Un'.
- •Poonawalla alleged that the 'Congi ecosystem' is now paying right-wing journalists to attack him, but he remains unaffected.
- •He resigned from the BJP in July, citing financial pressure as a reason for his departure, noting that political outfits do not pay karyakartas or spokespersons.
Key Question Answered
Shehzad Poonawalla resigned from the BJP due to pressing financial and personal circumstances, stating he needed to pay his rent and that political organisations do not pay 'karyakartas' or spokespersons. He also indicated that he had been considering stepping away from active politics since 2024, after Prime Minister Modi secured a third term, and decided to return to his professional career as it was difficult to balance a full-time job with politics.
