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Shehzad Poonawalla has resigned from the BJP and stepped down from his position as national spokesperson and primary party membership, citing urgent financial and personal circumstances. In his communication to BJP president Nitin Nabin, Poonawalla said he had initially submitted his resignation on July 30, but the leadership asked him to reconsider. After further reflection, he decided to proceed with his departure. His decision follows speculation triggered by changes to his social media profile and comes as he considers moving to the private sector.

Shehzad Poonawalla Resigns From BJP, Cites Personal and Financial Reasons

Shehzad Poonawalla resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, on Monday, after submitting a fresh request for acceptance of his departure from the organization. Poonawalla said he had written to BJP national president Nitin Nabin seeking relief from the post of national spokesperson and active primary membership.

Poonawalla offered his unconditional resignation from all positions in the BJP and from his primary membership on July 30, citing urgent financial and personal reasons, his letter said. The BJP leadership did not want to accept my resignation initially and asked me to reconsider the decision before going ahead with my departure, he said.

Poonawalla said he was touched by the response of the party, but after much thought, he has decided to stick to his earlier decision. He also said that certain incidents involving some individuals, which he said were discussed in detail with Nabin earlier, further convinced him to quit the outfit.

BJP Leadership And Poonawalla's Decision

India has clarified that it is not involved in organising former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's planned virtual address, stating that the event is being hosted by a private media organisation. The statement follows Bangladesh's concerns over the speech, which comes amid ongoing diplomatic sensitivities and legal proceedings involving the former leader.

India Denies Role in Sheikh Hasina’s Planned Speech, Says Bangladesh Ex-PM’s Virtual Address Is a Private Event

India has denied any role in the planned virtual address of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which has been barred from domestic broadcast by Bangladesh citing legal restrictions.

India has denied any role in Sheikh Hasina’s planned speech, saying the former Bangladesh prime minister’s upcoming virtual appearance is being arranged independently by a private media organisation.

The explanation followed Bangladesh’s inquiry about New Delhi’s stance on Hasina’s scheduled speech, arguing that the former leader’s political activities could strain already fragile bilateral relations between the neighbouring countries.

The Indian government had no role in the organisational aspects of the programme and does not subscribe to any views that may be expressed during the event, India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. 

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested after Thanjavur East Police registered a case based on a complaint filed by a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) functionary over alleged objectionable remarks concerning actor Trisha Krishnan during a public rally. The controversy triggered criticism from opposition leaders, calls for legal action, and statewide protests announced by TVK. The allegations remain under investigation, and the DMK has denied any wrongdoing.

Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested After Alleged Remarks Against Trisha Krishnan Trigger TVK Complaint 

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was taken into custody over allegedly making remarks about actor Trisha Krishnan. The complaint was filed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, which led to a political backlash across Tamil Nadu.

The complaint was lodged against Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party senior leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for making derogatory remarks against actor Trisha Krishnan at a public rally, for which he was arrested on Tuesday. The incident sparked widespread political criticism and heightened tensions between the DMK and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), police and party leaders said.

The police said it was based on a complaint filed by Bhairavi, a TVK functionary from Thanjavur district. Following the complaint, Udhayanidhi Stalin was booked by Thanjavur East Police under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) over the alleged comments made during a rally held on Monday.

The controversy erupted after actor Trisha Krishnan’s name was reportedly shouted by supporters at the public meeting. The complaint says Udhayanidhi Stalin allegedly replied with an obscene and double-meaning remark, which was immediately criticised by rival political parties and public figures. The allegations have not been independently verified, and the DMK has denied any wrongdoing.

The CBI has arrested two more accused in the Chandranath Rath murder case, alleging they conspired in the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's close aide. Investigators are also examining alleged political links, while the case remains under investigation and subject to judicial proceedings.

2 BJP Workers Arrested in Suvendu Adhikari Aide Chandranath Rath Murder Case, CBI Alleges TMC Links

The politically sensitive case has alleged links between suspects and Trinamool Congress members, investigators say. CBI arrests two more accused in murder of Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide Chandranath Rath.

The Chandranath Rath murder case saw a breakthrough with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arresting two more persons allegedly involved in the killing of Suvendu Adhikari’s close aide. The latest arrests are expected to spark political debate in West Bengal where the probe has drawn increasing attention for its alleged political links.

The newly arrested ones have been identified as Sagar Sonkar and Sahib Sonkar, who were working with Chandranath Rath before his murder, the CBI officials said. They are believed to have conspired with the gunmen who carried out the deadly attack in May this year.

The arrests were made in West Bengal, and the agency is likely to produce both accused before a special court in Kolkata and seek custodial interrogation. The case is being investigated by the CBI under various sections, including murder and criminal conspiracy charges. Sprouts News will keep you posted on official developments in the investigation.