There is speculation about election strategist Prashant Kishor Congress joining the Congress party. These speculations got stronger today when he held a meeting with party’s interim president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi at her residence in Delhi. KC Venugopal is also present in this meeting.
Prashant Kishor has recently resumed talks with the Gandhi family for a role in reviving the Congress ahead of big elections, including the 2024 general election. After several rounds of talks, the two sides had parted ways before. Sources close to the PK have denied the Congress’ version that talks are focused on the Gujarat elections later this year. He said the Congress leadership and Prashant Kishor are mainly discussing the roadmap for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Talking about Gujarat elections?
Sources say that elections in Gujarat or any other state may be in line with the assignment and responsibility of PK. However, Congress sources say that Prashant Kishor’s talks are only an offer to work on the Gujarat elections.
Sources say that instead of PK playing an advisory role, joining the Congress is still a possibility. However, it cannot be ruled out.
Talks broke down after Bengal victory
Talks between PK and the Gandhi family had broken down weeks after Mamata Banerjee’s Bengal victory. PK played a big role as a strategist in TMC’s victory in Bengal. The Congress later tied up with a former PK ally to handle its election campaigns.
PK took a dig at Rahul
PK had publicly taken a dig at the Congress, especially Rahul Gandhi, in the recent past. Both sides have shown willingness to reach a settlement after another round of talks after the party’s recent defeat. However, there is a high probability that the second round of talks between the two sides may turn out to be fruitless.