Shehzad Poonawalla
IndiapoliticianMale4.0Global Dominance: 0.02%Shehzad Poonawalla is a political figure and spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. He is known for his sharp commentary on political affairs and has often engaged in debates with opposition leaders. Recently, he defended Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma against criticisms made by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed, emphasizing Sharma's achievements and contrasting them with the electoral failures of the Congress party under Rahul Gandhi's leadership.
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BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla pointed out Tharoor's praise for PM Modi in relation to Rahul Gandhi.
Shashi Tharoor's praise for PM Modi sparks political slugfest | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-20
Shehzad Poonawalla criticized the Congress leadership change, stating it reflects Siddaramaiah's governance failures.
Shivakumar: Siddaramaiah's influence, caste census: What could make or break DK Shivakumar's reign in Karnataka | India NewsIndia· 2026-06-01
Shehzad Poonawalla stated that Shakeel Ahmad has exposed Rahul Gandhi.
'Darpok, insecure': Former Cong leader Shakeel Ahmad's scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-24
Shehzad Poonawalla is a BJP national spokesperson who criticized the Congress party's internal conflicts.
'Maha Yuddh in Maha Panchayat?' BJP trolls Congress amid Shashi Tharoor remark; recommends 'Board of Peace' | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-23
Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi's comments on the Election Commission, questioning if he was accepting defeat.
Maharashtra civic polls: Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of 'gaslighting citizens'; BJP takes 'khandani chor' jibe | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-16
Shehzad Poonawalla challenged Owaisi regarding the possibility of a hijab-clad person becoming the president of AIMIM.
‘A tubelight in his mind’: Asaduddin Owaisi hits back at Himanta Biswa Sarma over ‘only Hindu will become PM of India’ remark | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2026-01-11
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed that Congress leaders were chanting threats against PM Modi.
'Real agenda clear': BJP alleges 'Congress wants to eliminate PM Modi'; flags ‘abusive language’ at ‘vote theft’ rally | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-14
Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi for planning a foreign tour while Parliament's winter session is still underway.
Key CIC posts under review: Rahul notes dissent; BJP slams LoP over Germany tour | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-10
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla made a cryptic comment about the leaders' choice of vehicle.
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Shehzad Poonawalla commended Tharoor for his remarks and hoped Rahul Gandhi would get the message.
Shashi Tharoor's post praising Trump-Mamdani meeting gives BJP ammo to attack Rahul Gandhi | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-23
Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Mahua Moitra for her comments, accusing her of speaking like an enemy of the country.
'Things to come': Mahua's post on Bangladesh's poll officer arrest sparks outrage; BJP hits back | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-19
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla launched a sharp attack on the Congress after its MP Imran Masood referred to suicide bomber Umar Un Nabi as a 'misguided youth'.
Delhi blast: Congress MP's 'misguided' remark sparks fury; BJP calls him 'spin doctor' | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-18
Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that Congress was showing an 'Emergency-era mindset' in response to Tharoor's comments.
'Intolerant': BJP targets Congress over Tharoor's Advani praise reaction, cites 'deep insecurity' of Nehru-Gandhi family | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-10
Shehzad Poonawalla shared a comment on Rahul Gandhi's safari, mocking his priorities.
'LoP means Leader of Partying': BJP takes jibe at Rahul Gandhi; critiques Congress' priorities amid Bihar polls | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-09
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla called Tharoor's remarks a 'very insightful piece'.
Congress vs Congress again? Tharoor’s ‘dynasty’ remark triggers pushback; BJP joins with ‘nepo kid’ jibe | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-04
Shehzad Poonawalla responded strongly to Shama Mohamed's accusations regarding communal lines in cricket team selection.
Desh ka partition karke mann nahi bhara kya? Sarfaraz Khan snub turns political; BJP warns against dividing India on communal lines | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-10-22
Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Shama Mohamed for her comments regarding the Indian cricket team.
'Not selected because of surname': Congress leader targets Gambhir on Sarfaraz Khan's omission from India squad; BJP hits back | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-22Shehzad Poonawalla is a BJP national spokesperson who criticized Prashant Kishor's decision not to contest the elections.
Bihar polls: BJP takes dig at Prashant Kishor for not contesting; calls move sign of 'weakness' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-15
Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi for attacking Indian democracy on a foreign platform.
'Idea of free-thinking under attack in India': Rahul Gandhi to students in Chile; Congress shares new video of South America trip | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-12
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticised Rahul for making such statements abroad.
'Wholesale attack on democracy in India': Rahul Gandhi in Colombia; BJP calls him 'leader of propaganda' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-02
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused the Congress of giving Pakistan a 'clean chit' on the 26/11 attacks.
‘Mishandled due to foreign pressure’: BJP blasts Chidambaram over 26/11 retaliation remark; questions role of Sonia Gandhi | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-30
Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi for the incident involving the police constable.
Vote Adhikar Yatra: Rahul Gandhi’s convoy 'crushes' cop - watch | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-19
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Congress, describing it as the 'biggest supplier, spreader and cultivator' of fake news.
Trump-PM Modi call: Congress takes ‘Triple Jhatka’ jab; BJP hits back, calls Jairam Ramesh 'congenital liar' | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-18
Shehzad Poonawalla stated that Tharoor is being attacked for prioritizing national interest over party politics.
Rift deepens? Congress cites Shashi Tharoor’s own book 'Paradoxical Prime Minister' in fresh jibe | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-29
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla echoed Rijiju’s sentiments, alleging that Congress leader Udit Raj was targeting Tharoor under the influence of Rahul Gandhi.
'Limit to political desperation': BJP wades into Congress crossfire as Udit Raj targets Shashi Tharoor | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-29Shehzad Poonawalla, BJP's national spokesperson, accused Rahul Gandhi of whitewashing terrorism by referring to the shelling as a tragedy.
'Whitewashing terrorism': BJP slams Rahul Gandhi for calling Pakistan's shelling 'tragedy' | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-24BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla criticized the INDIA bloc, calling it a 'tukde-tukde alliance.'
Congress's P Chidambaram admits INDIA bloc 'frayed'; BJP calls it 'tukde-tukde alliance' | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-16
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla emphasized that Congress's criticism of the armed forces showed cooperation with Pakistan.
Congress leader Ajay Rai's 'toy Rafale jet' jibe amplified by Pakistani media, draws BJP's ire | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-05
Shehzad Poonawalla accused Congress of speaking the language of Pakistan and terrorist jihadists.
'Dog whistle aimed at Muslim votes': BJP slams Congress over 'gayab' jibe at PM Modi after Pahalgam attackIndia· 2025-04-29BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed that Congress leaders are competing to give a clean chit to Pakistan.
'Do terrorists have time for this?': Maharashtra Congress MLA's question on Pahalgam attack sparks rowIndia· 2025-04-28
