Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, political commentator, lawyer, civil rights activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/10/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Shehzad Poonawalla
31/07/2026
Shehzad Poonawalla drew attention after reports said he removed BJP references from his social media bio. The change triggered speculation about a possible exit from the party, though no official resignation statement was confirmed publicly at the time.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Indian politician and commentator from Pune who became known for publicly opposing Rahul Gandhi's elevation in the Congress before joining the BJP in 2018 and later serving as a BJP national spokesperson. |
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| Religion | Islam |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Vincent's High School, Pune |
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| College/University | University of Pune; MIT School of Government, Pune |
| Qualification | LLB |
Family
| Father | Sarfaraz Poonawalla |
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| Mother | Yasmin Poonawalla |
| Brother | Tehseen Poonawalla |
Career
| Started Political Career | 2008 |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/shehzadpoonawalla/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born and raised in Pune. | |
| 2. He studied law before entering active politics. | |
| 3. He first rose to prominence in Congress circles after criticizing party leadership. | |
| 4. He later became a prominent BJP voice in television debates. |