In January 2024, political strategist Prashant Kishor appeared on India Today’s News Today with Rajdeep Sardesai. He analyzed the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, questioning if it was a “done deal” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. Moreover, Kishor predicted a strong performance for the BJP but emphasized challenges for the opposition to significantly dent it.
Key Predictions and Insights
Kishor argued that the 2024 elections were largely in Modi’s favor due to his personal popularity, the BJP’s organizational strength, and lack of a unified opposition narrative. He stated the BJP would likely match or slightly improve on its 2019 tally (303 seats), potentially crossing 300 again, but dismissed the party’s “370+” slogan as unrealistic for solo wins.
He highlighted potential BJP gains in eastern and southern states like West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu—adding 20-30 seats through alliances and anti-incumbency. Additionally, Kishor prashant downplayed the INDIA bloc’s impact, saying late formation and internal contradictions limited its threat. He criticized Rahul Gandhi’s leadership and the opposition’s focus on issues like Ram Mandir, which he saw as non-game-changers.
Notable quote: Kishor remarked that Indian politics would “revolve around the BJP for the next 30 years,” suggesting long-term dominance unless the opposition rebuilt fundamentally.
