PRASHANT KISHOR EXPOSED What You Don't Know

Summary

The video traces the extraordinary political journey of Prashant Kishore, a key strategist behind Narendra Modi's 2014 election win. From his beginnings as a public health officer at the UN to his role in revolutionizing Indian political campaigns with innovations like 3D hologram rallies and 'Chai Pe Charcha,' Kishore’s work shaped the 2014 victory. Despite his success, Kishore left BJP in 2015 to join forces with Nitish Kumar, and later worked with various parties. In 2021, disillusioned by behind-the-scenes work, he formed his own party, aiming to directly implement his strategies for change.

Takeaways

• 😀 Prashant Kishore played a crucial role in Modi's 2014 campaign, including the successful 3D hologram rallies and 'Chai Pe Charcha' initiative.
• 😀 Prashant Kishore was born in 1977 in Bihar and comes from a family with a background in medicine and homemaking.
• 😀 Initially working with the UN on public health, Prashant Kishore's breakthrough came when he joined Modi's team after sending him a report on Gujarat's malnutrition status.
• 😀 Kishore's unconventional career path included leaving his UN job, despite family concerns, to work directly with Narendra Modi in 2011.
• 😀 Prashant Kishore handled Modi's social media efforts, including managing Modi's Facebook page, which helped establish a digital connection with the masses.
• 😀 Kishore's 3D hologram rallies during the 2012 Gujarat elections revolutionized political campaigning in India, allowing Modi to appear at multiple rallies without physically being there.
• 😀 Kishore's innovative campaign strategies, including 'Chai Pe Charcha,' allowed Modi to connect directly with the common people and hear their concerns.
• 😀 In 2013, Prashant Kishore founded 'CAG - Citizens for Accountable Governance,' an initiative aimed at promoting Modi’s candidacy for Prime Minister in 2014.
• 😀 Despite his success, Prashant Kishore parted ways with the BJP in 2015 due to his disagreement with Modi’s administrative approach, especially regarding lateral entries into the PMO.
• 😀 After leaving BJP, Kishore worked as a political strategist for various parties, including Nitish Kumar's JD(U), Congress, SP, AAP, TMC, and DMK, contributing to their election victories.
• 😀 In 2021, Prashant Kishore decided to step out of the shadows and formally enter politics, launching his own party, 'People's Swaraj,' with the goal of implementing the strategies and promises he had previously designed for others.

Q & A

Who is Prashant Kishore and what is his significance in Indian politics?

Prashant Kishore is a political strategist who played a key role in shaping several major election campaigns in India. He worked with Narendra Modi's 2014 campaign, helping Modi become Prime Minister. His strategies, including 3D hologram rallies and Chai Pe Charcha, significantly impacted Indian politics.

How did Prashant Kishore transition from a UN diplomat to a political strategist?

Prashant Kishore left his diplomatic job with the United Nations after being impressed by Gujarat's Chief Minister Narendra Modi's approach. He initially worked on health-related documents and later joined Modi's campaign, becoming a crucial part of his political team.

What was the significance of Prashant Kishore’s 3D hologram rallies in the 2012 Gujarat election?

The 3D hologram rallies were a groundbreaking method introduced by Prashant Kishore. These virtual rallies allowed Narendra Modi to address multiple audiences in different locations, boosting his visibility and engagement during the 2012 Gujarat election.

What role did Prashant Kishore play in Modi’s 2014 campaign for Prime Minister?

In Modi’s 2014 campaign, Prashant Kishore masterminded multiple strategies like Chai Pe Charcha (Modi's interactions with people over tea), 3D rallies, and data analytics. His organization, Citizens for Accountable Governance (CAG), played a key role in coordinating these efforts.

Why did Prashant Kishore leave the BJP after the 2014 elections?

After the 2014 elections, Prashant Kishore left the BJP due to his differences with the party over implementing lateral entry in the government. He advocated for allowing professionals from outside the political system to directly join the government based on their expertise, rather than being elected through traditional political channels.

What is lateral entry, and why did Prashant Kishore advocate for it?

Lateral entry is the process of bringing professionals from outside the political system to take up key positions in government. Prashant Kishore supported this idea, believing that experts in various fields should directly manage departments like health, science, and environment, rather than appointing ministers without relevant expertise.

How did Prashant Kishore contribute to Nitish Kumar's victory in 2015?

Prashant Kishore played a pivotal role in forming a grand alliance between Nitish Kumar’s JDU, RJD, and Congress, which led to the defeat of the BJP in the 2015 Bihar elections. His strategic campaigning and alliances helped secure a victory for Nitish Kumar.

Why did Prashant Kishore decide to stop working behind the scenes for political parties?

Prashant Kishore realized that while he was preparing manifestos, speeches, and strategies for political parties, he was not directly responsible for the outcomes. This led him to step out of the behind-the-scenes role, as he felt he was 'cheating' people by not being directly involved in the execution of his ideas.

What led to Prashant Kishore forming his own political party, People’s Swaraj, in 2024?

Prashant Kishore founded People’s Swaraj in 2024 to implement the strategies and promises he had developed for other parties. He decided to take a hands-on approach to politics, where he could directly manage and execute the political work he had been advising others on for years.

How did Prashant Kishore’s work with different parties between 2015 and 2020 shape his political ideology?

During his work with various parties like Congress, AAP, TMC, and DMK, Prashant Kishore gathered experience and insights into diverse political systems. This helped him develop his own political ideology, emphasizing the need for transparency, effective governance, and the importance of fulfilling election promises.