A fake BJP letterhead claiming that party president JP Nadda has appointed Prashant Kishor as the party's national spokesperson has gone viral on social media. Prashant Kishor's party, Jan Suraaj, has issued a statement calling out Congress leader Jairam Ramesh for sharing the fake image on WhatsApp. The poll strategist has sparked controversy after predicting a victory for BJP in an exclusive interview and crediting the ruling party with shifting the election discourse to winning 370 seats in the Lok Sabha.
Popular political strategist Prashant Kishor has warned that if the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party fails to reach the expected 370 seats in the Indian Parliament, it could result in disappointment for the market. Kishor noted that the BJP has strategically shifted its focus from the previous 272 seats to now aiming for 370 seats, potentially benefiting their chances. The fifth phase of the Lok Sabha polls took place on Monday as PM Narendra Modi and his party try to secure a third straight term in office. However, it will be a rare event for India's political landscape, which has traditionally been dominated by the Congress party.
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, poll strategist Prashant Kishor shared his predictions and analysis for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election. He believes that the opposition will not be significantly weakened, even if the BJP wins, and highlighted the power of public dissent in forcing the recall of three farm laws. Mr. Kishor also mentioned three potential "pain points" for the government - rural distress, unemployment, and income disparity - and suggested that the opposition might benefit from attacking the BJP on these issues.
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.
As the Andhra Pradesh elections approach, political strategist Prashant Kishor's recent statements have caused a stir in the state's political sphere. While his comments have been seen as favoring the opposition Telugu Desam Party, they have also sparked backlash from the ruling party, YSRCP. In a new development, Kishor's past statements about a potential alliance between YSRCP and Jana Sena Party have resurfaced, causing further tension and speculation.