What to know about Shehzad Poonawalla following his BJP resignation
Shehzad Poonawalla, who has reportedly stepped down from the BJP, held the role of national spokesperson for the party and was a frequent face on television debates. Professionally, he is a lawyer and an activist for civil rights. His political journey started in 2008 with the Congress party. He exited Congress in 2017 after claiming the party's presidential election was manipulated to favor Rahul Gandhi. He later became a member of the BJP.