Electoral strategist Prashant Kishor said the Congress is capable of standing firm on its own and the party does not need them. His statement came a few days after he declined the offer of Congress as a member of the Empowered Action Group.
In an interview with Aaj Tak, he said, “The Congress leadership and I were in agreement on many things regarding the future plan of the party. Congress has such big leaders, so the party can stand back on its own. I refused the offer given to me by the party.” Prashant Kishor said that he does not want any role in the party, only wants that once a blueprint for the future should be prepared and implemented.
He said, “I have given whatever suggestion I wanted to give to the party. For the first time since 2014, the party has discussed its future in such a serious way… but I had some doubts about the Empowered Action Group. The party wanted me to be a part of it.”
After talks failed in the meeting between Congress and Prashant Kishor, there were reports that PK wanted to make Priyanka Gandhi the Congress chief, but the party leadership did not agree. Responding to this, Prashant Kishor said, “I cannot tell you what was proposed, but let me tell you that neither Rahul nor Priyanka Gandhi was named in the leadership formula given to the party. “
Also, PK said that Rahul Gandhi is his friend. He said, “Who am I to decide the position of Rahul Gandhi?” Prashant Kishor also said that the image of Rahul Gandhi, which was tarnished by the BJP’s attacks, can be recreated. How much has changed in PM Modi’s image since 2002, so it is possible for Rahul Gandhi as well.
Prashant Kishor also made it clear that he did not take any money from Congress for making future plans and giving suggestions. Regarding the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, PK said, “I don’t know who will challenge PM Modi in 2024. State elections cannot predict Lok Sabha elections.” He said that Congress is an old party and its roots are deep. So it would be wrong to say that they have no chance, just some changes need to be made.