Advertisement
Sections
Pollster Prashant Kishor pulling Congress in opposite directions
The star poll strategist has met Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi recently and gave a detailed presentation of the Congress' weaknesses and what needs to be done for improvement

Election strategist and I-PAC founder Prashant Kishor’s meeting with the Congress leadership has put INC's Telangana unit in a spot.The star poll strategist is back in news as he met INC leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi recently and has reportedly shown interest in Congress, giving a detailed presentation of the party's weaknesses and what needs to be done for improvement. The party thereafter has gone on record saying it will appoint a committee to look into his suggestions.However, what is interesting to note in the Southern state in India is that Kishor is said to be working for the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS), where Congress is going all all guns blazing to criticise the Rao government. In fact, there were reports that state Congress president Revanth Reddy had at a public meeting said that PK, as Kishor is known, cannot do anything in the state, reports Indian Express.AICC in charge of Telangana Manickam Tagore on Sunday also put out a tweet, saying rumours of Congress coalition with the TRS are totally false. He argued that the Congress won’t move back an inch from its commitment to save Telangana from the TRS and BJP. Interesting times ahead.As per ANI, Kishor suggested Congress should contest elections alone in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha, and should form alliances in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Maharashtra, which Rahul Gandhi agreed.Also read: Prashant Kishor: The kingmaker, who wins only in a winning team, to soon join CongressInterestingly, TPCC chief Revanth Reddy had earlier dismissed advice to PK’s services to ensure that Congress came to power in Telangana. At a public meeting, Revanth Reddy said party workers were sufficient to ensure the Congress’ victory. “PK peekedi yemi ledu (PK cannot do anything),” he had said.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
First Published:Apr 18, 2022, 10:47:08 IST
Advertisement
Advertisement

Rahul Gandhi, Kharge lead protest near PM residence; Centre says Parliament discussion was offered
The developments come amid the continuing CJP-led agitation at Jantar Mantar, where protesters have vowed to continue their sit-in despite recent clashes with Delhi Police
2 min read
Parliament's Monsoon Session from July 20: Key bills, numbers game to dominate agenda
The Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on July 20 and continue till August 13, with the government expected to push several key legislations, including constitutional amendment bills
2 min read
Major blow to Uddhav Thackeray as six Lok Sabha MPs join Shinde camp
In a major political setback for Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, six of the party's nine Lok Sabha MPs joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Mumbai on Monday
2 min read
12 years and counting: NDA leaders felicitate PM Modi as he trumps Nehru's tenure record
Leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Wednesday felicitated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 12 years in office and becoming India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister
3 min read
‘Trust, progress and welfare’: PM Modi celebrates 12 years in office, highlights big policy moves
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday marked 12 years in office. He described the period as one dedicated to "trust, development and public welfare" while highlighting key achievements of his government
3 min read
Advertisement
Advertisement
