Prashant Kishor on Congress' Lok Sabha wins: ‘Not revival of brand Rahul Gandhi, no widespread anger against Modi’

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2024 Lok Sabha elections is "not a sign" a the revival of "brand" Rahul Gandhi, India Today reported.Speaking to the channel after the general elections and after his results predictions fell short of reality, Kishore said he does not think the Congress scion's image has been elevated among the general public, "only among his supporters, voters, and party cadres."Also Read | Narendra Modi to take oath as PM: From guest list to security arrangements, here’s all you need to knowOn NDA leader Narendra Modi, Kishor believes there is no widespread anger against Modi, adding that the BJP's vote share remained largely unchanged."The sense was that there is a lot of discontent, at least in pockets. There is, you know, maybe a little bit of anger also, but there's no widespread anger against Modi.

There is no positive clamour from the opposition. And by and large, the status quo was being maintained," he said.Also Read | Prashant Kishor brushes off trolls with a quip: ‘Those who are RATTLED...must keep plenty of water handy on June 4th’When asked if winning 99 seats in the LS elections signals a revival of "brand Rahul Gandhi, Kishor replied, "Not really.

It has revived Rahul Gandhi's image only in front of his supporters, voters and cadre. Amongst them, there is a greater confidence that he is the man who can lead them to victory," he said."We can see it like this: if your son is going to fail, and he gets 60 per cent marks, you will rejoice.