Shehzad Poonawalla On Challenging Rahul, Quitting Congress & Becoming A ‘Modian’ | Barkha Dutt

BJP's National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla speaks to Barkha Dutt in the 17th Episode of our podcast Inside Out. Shehzad speaks about growing up in a Muslim family, accompanying his mother to the mosque every evening, joining Congress, challenging Rahul Gandhi over Presidential polls, parting ways with the Grand Old Party and his brother Tehseen Poonawalla simultaneously, his ideology, and the transformation from being a Modi critic to Modi supporter.

Shehzad also speaks about Bengal poll violence, NCP split, 2024 polls, BJP's outreach to Pasmanda Muslims, ED vs Opposition, same-sex marriage and whether he will contest polls in the coming days.

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Chapters-

00:00 - 2:44 Promo
2:45 - 3:43 Why Shehzad chose politics?
3:44 - 6:42 Shehzad on parting ways with his brother Tehseen Poonawalla
6:43 - 10:04 Shehzad's days in the Congress
10:05 - 11:36 Shehzad on Rahul Gandhi
11:37 - 13:54 Shehzad on Congress President elections
13:55 - 16:08 "I'm a Nehruvian as well as a Modian"
16:09 - 18:23 Shehzad on Anil Antony quitting Congress
18:24 - 20:47 "Space for dissent in BJP"
20:48 - 21:33 "My original surname is not Poonawalla"
21:34 - 23:13 Shehzad on losing Dad at 5 & growing up in Pune
23:14 - 25:11 "I used to go to the mosque with my Mom everyday"
25:12 - 27:02 Shehzad on Ideology & Religion
27:03 - 30:29 "My Mom is a committed Congress supporter but now..."
30:30 - 35:27 Shehzad on Cow vigilantism & mob lynchings
35:28 - 36:01 Shehzad on Bengal Poll Violence & Opposition Meet
36:02 - 40:39 Shehzad on Maharashtra Politics, NCP Split & ED cases against Opposition leaders
40:40 - 45:55 From being a Modi critic to becoming Modi's Karyakarta
45:56 - 48:08 Shehzad on Same-Sex Marriage
48:09 - 57:15 Why BJP has no Muslim Lok Sabha MP?
57:16 - 57:31 What next for Shehzad Poonawalla?
57:32 - 58:57 How Shehzad prepares for TV News debates?
58:58 - 59:48 Will Shehzad contest elections?
59:49 - 1:02:53 Shehzad's anti-BJP friends
1:02:54 - 1:06:58 One thing Shehzad wants to change in Politics
1:06:59 - 1:07:12 Credits

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[letmegrow]

I watched this only because of Shehzad It's always worth listening him.. Both BJP and he are lucky to have each together.🎉

[LIFE-CRICKET-TRAVELS]

I am a born sunni muslim of syed clan and I completely agree with shezad's point of view. We are Indian muslims and we should work for India, for government. Every PM should be respected. Islam says be loyal to the land you are born in. So that's the way is for us born in India.

[munishmaheshwari]

Barkha Dutt - Old habits die hard. For muslims right you have to have a Muslim MPs - she will never change neither will understand a democracy. Shehzad is a national treasure. His views are commendable.

[EkYoungPunekar]

Huge respect for actually pronouncing Lokmany Tilak as टिळक and not टिलक 🙌

[coolmudz]

What a man! Pure Gold. He's an absolute talent and everytime I listen to him he wins me as a fan all over again. Shehzad I wish the best for you. Thank you for existing. 💯💥🐯

[bipenderjindal]

He is so logical. Not only his love for Bharat but also the willingness to co-exist with others are commendable.

[ganeshuniyal]

Shehzad is a Gem❤
He has taught a lifetime lesson to Barkha regarding her fake narrative about Muslim MPs in Parliament in BJP.

[shajil]

Watched because of Shehzad. Brilliant. Clear headed. Need more people like him to be in Politics. His principles are spot on - Nation first, Meritocracy and common rule of law 😊

[truechild]

Omg I am literally falling in love with the kind of authentic views this guy is putting forward… god knows how many gems like him are hiding in our beautiful country!

[chougulesp]

I usually don't watch Barkha videos but watched this due to Shehzad. As always he is good. But this was one of his best interview knowing him from personal level also.😊

[jacobkalathiparambil]

Amazing gift of the Gab. BJP is very, very fortunate to have a person of his caliber as its National Spokesman.

[rameshnambiar]

A great young BJP voice of true secularism, clarity, erudite and well informed and a fierce debater. Have seen Barkha cringe a few times but nothing to beat his roasting of Shrinate😁

[dineshmangal]

Salute to Shehzad - Humble in Speech, Confident on Subject, Clear in Vision

[vinodkumarloganathan]

I wish TN people should watch this. But my bad, the first family of Dravidam kept us distanced from Hindi and even English😢

[arnipskumar]

What a model citizen.🙏 He will do well in BJP and show the Indian Muslims the real Bharath...nice interview

[alchemistm]

This is the only time when Barkha Dutt is taking the interview n i could bear with her just because of Shehzad Poonawalla..

[zavvviv]

This man is so open minded. Refreshing to hear him explain his rationale. Wholesome thought process. Thank you

[aisabhihotahey]

Am only here because Shehzad is talking.😁😁and he has never ever disappointed ..Kudos

[renuscraftytales]

I had liking for Shehzad's speaking skill. But this interview made me an ardent FAN Of him😊

[monis]

The way Shehzad spoke and kept his views was amazing. At times I felt Barkha didn’t expect such witty explanations which can be seen by her facial expressions.. hahaha loved it .