**EDS: FILE IMAGE** New Delhi: In this Friday, April 5, 2024 file photo, Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor during an interview with PTI, in New Delhi. The former poll strategist's Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), dubbed the 'X factor' in the Bihar election, failed to open its account in the 243-member assembly, despite contesting in 238 seats. (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan) (PTI11_14_2025_000470B)
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CNBC TV1815-12-2025, 09:46

Prashant Kishor meets Priyanka Gandhi after Bihar rout, sparks buzz

  • Prashant Kishor met Priyanka Gandhi after his Jan Suraaj Party's significant defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections.
  • The two-hour meeting has sparked fresh political speculation, despite both sides downplaying its significance.
  • Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party contested 238 seats in Bihar but failed to win any, with 236 candidates losing their security deposits.
  • The interaction follows Kishor's past fallout with Congress in 2022 after he declined a role in their "Empowered Action Group."
  • The meeting suggests communication channels remain open, fueling speculation about potential recalibration of political strategies.

Why It Matters: Kishor's meeting with Priyanka Gandhi hints at a major political strategy shift.

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