“The INDIA alliance is like separate bricks. You need some cement to keep them together. That cement is missing, and that narrative is missing. The narrative or leader acts as a cement.” -Prashant Kishor
Prashant Kishor, the political strategist whose skill became evident early in his career when he founded Citizens for Accountable Governance (CAG), a group that played a crucial role in the BJP’s landslide victory in 2014, Post-2014, he morphed CAG into the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), expanding its scope and influence across various political arenas. His portfolio boasts engagements with parties such as the BJP[ Bharatiya Janata Party], INC [Indian National Congress], AAP [Aam Aadmi Party], YSRCP [Yuvajana Sharmika Rythu Congress Party], DMK [Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam], and TMC [Trinamool Congress], showcasing his non-partisan approach and ability to transcend political affiliations.
Prashant Kishor meets TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu
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📌Nara Lokesh and Prashant Kishor reached Vijayawada this afternoon on the same flight from Hyderabad.
📌From the airport, both Lokesh and Prashanth Kishor went to Chandrababu Naidu's residence.
📌As per reports, the Robin… pic.twitter.com/4bxr9O5c1i
Prashant has become cement for political parties
Prashant Kishor’s career is marked by seamless transitions across political spheres—from contributing to the BJP’s 2014 triumph to orchestrating Nitish Kumar’s 2015 Bihar victory. He played pivotal roles in campaigns for the Congress, TMC, YSRCP, and DMK. The 2021 West Bengal assembly polls signaled a crucial moment as Kishor expressed his intention to step back from his election strategy, citing the need for a break.
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Prashant to become the INDIA alliance strategist!
However, his re-emergence in December, marked by a three-hour meeting with TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu, has reignited speculation about his future endeavors. While Kishor downplayed the meeting, referring to it as a routine interaction with a senior leader, the intricacies of political engagements cannot be dismissed. The fact that I-PAC is already advising the ruling YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh adds another layer of complexity to the narrative.
The key question that emerges is: Will Prashant Kishor become the strategist for the INDIA Alliance? His track record suggests a penchant for working with a diverse array of parties, contributing to the idea of a united front against the BJP, colloquially referred to as the “India Alliance.” The meeting with Chandrababu Naidu, a prominent leader in the opposition against the BJP, raises speculation about Kishor potentially taking a role in shaping the election strategy for the TDP.
The unfolding chapters of Prashant Kishor’s career will undoubtedly be closely monitored, and the question of whether he will become the India Alliance strategist remains a focal point for political enthusiasts and experts alike. The dynamics of Indian politics are ever-changing, and Kishor’s next move will undoubtedly shape the narrative in the coming years.
