In a strategic move, Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has pitched co-founder and director of I-PAC, Rishi Raj Singh, against his former boss Prashant Kishor. In a recent meeting with the I-PAC team, Jagan declared that the team will lead to a record-breaking victory for the YSRCP in the upcoming 2024 elections, countering Kishor's prediction that the party would only win 51 seats. This is the first time that Jagan has spoken about Kishor's departure and the existing I-PAC team, stating that they will also work with his government post-elections.
Prashant Kishor's Rivalry with YSRCP: A Battle for Political Dominance in Andhra Pradesh
In a significant political development, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has engaged in a strategic clash with his former political strategist, Prashant Kishor. This rivalry stems from Kishor's prediction that Reddy's YSRCP (Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party) would win only 51 seats in the upcoming 2024 state elections.
Background: Prashant Kishor's Role in Andhra Pradesh
Prashant Kishor is a renowned political strategist who played a pivotal role in Reddy's electoral victory in the 2019 state elections. Kishor's Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) was instrumental in developing and executing the YSRCP's election strategy, which resulted in a landslide victory with 151 seats in the 175-member assembly.
The Rift: Jagan vs. Kishor
After the elections, Kishor parted ways with YSRCP, citing differences in political ideology. The rift between the two escalated when Kishor publicly expressed his skepticism about Reddy's chances of reelection in 2024.
YSRCP's Counterattack: Pitching Rishi Raj Singh
In response, Reddy has appointed Rishi Raj Singh, a co-founder of I-PAC, to lead the YSRCP's election campaign. Singh is known for his electoral success in various states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Chhattisgarh.
Reddy has expressed confidence that the I-PAC team under Singh's leadership will secure a record-breaking victory for YSRCP in 2024, effectively countering Kishor's prediction.
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