New Delhi/IBNS, July 31 -- Shehzad Poonawalla, who served the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a national spokesperson for years, has quit the party, media reports said.

Poonawalla sparked speculation after updating his bio on X, which no longer mentions the BJP. However, he continues to describe himself as a lifelong follower of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

According to a CNN-News18 report citing sources, the politician has submitted his resignation to the BJP's top leadership, citing personal reasons.

He further said: "However, after 2024 Lok Sabha win, I realised there was a certain emotion that reflected on PM Modi's face. Although he's beyond all this, we concluded that we would strive to win the upcoming elections over the next 1...