IS PK IN SHOCK OR PREPARING FOR A NEW INNING

IS PK IN SHOCK OR PREPARING FOR A NEW INNING

21-NOV-ENG 17

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA---------------------------The recent election results have sparked renewed debate about the role and influence of political strategist Prashant Kishor (PK). The big question facing PK, who once called himself an "election-winning machine," is whether he is in shock or preparing for a comeback with a new strategy.

There is a growing buzz in political circles that the gap between PK's claims and reality has become more apparent than ever. The current climate is uncomfortable for PK, who used to boast of his "big role" with highly aggressive rhetoric. According to analysts, "Those who took full credit for the 2014 victory have now realized that the public votes based on leadership, not strategy."

Public mood, hard work, and the environment do impact election results, but some experts seemed to move around politics as if the entire country was at their beck and call. However, the election results once again proved that characters can change, but not the story—and the story is always written by the will of the people and the trust of the leadership.

Today, the situation is such that those who once called themselves the biggest "game changers" in electoral politics are now seen crumbling under the weight of their claims. The public has sent a clear message that, no matter how much charisma one may display, real power lies with leadership—not with poster-mongers, brand experts, and strategy peddlers. All eyes are now on whether Prashant Kishor will accept this challenge as a setback and calm down, or turn it into the beginning of a new surge.