Shehzad Poonawalla Criticises Modi, Calls Him Disappointed, Cites Congress Dictators

Former ICMR spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla made a public statement in which he criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership style. He said Modi had not met the expectations of left‑liberal observers and expressed disappointment with the current administration. Poonawalla sarcastically suggested that Modi learn the art of dictatorship from former Congress leaders, citing Indira Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru as examples. He also referred to actions taken by past Congress governments during protests to support his point. The remarks have added to the ongoing debate about the nature of Modi’s governance.