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Shehzad Poonawalla Quits BJP, Cites "Pressing" Financial, Personal Issues

By The Local News Desk•1 min read•Verified Report

NDTV

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Shehzad Poonawalla said he first sent his resignation letter on July 30, but the BJP didn't accept it and asked him to reconsider his decision.

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