'Landlord won't give me free rent because am from BJP': Shehzad Poonawalla on quitting party
Shehzad Poonawalla reflected on his journey from once being a TV anchor to later switching to politics in 2021, and said that he was looking for new avenues.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla resigned from the party, citing financial difficulties as the primary reason. Poonawalla, who is not from a political legacy, stated that his landlord would not provide free rent due to his affiliation with the BJP. He explained that he was seeking new opportunities due to the insufficient pay in his current role.
Poonawalla also emphasized that political parties do not compensate their spokespersons. He further revealed that his job as a spokesperson was a 24/7 commitment that was no longer feasible. Speculation about his departure had been present since 2024. Poonawalla clarified that his decision was not due to being excluded from the BJP's new leadership and that he would continue to support Prime Minister Modi and the party's ideology.
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