Political strategist Prashant Kishor expressed his disdain for “fake journalists and loudmouth politicians” on social media, urging the public to avoid “useless discussions” and “analyses” following the release of exit polls for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The exit polls, released on June 1, overwhelmingly predict a third consecutive term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA expected to secure a substantial majority.
In a pointed message on X (formerly Twitter), Kishor wrote in Hindi, “Next time there’s talk of elections and politics, don’t waste your valuable time on the useless discussions and analyses of idle fake journalists, loudmouth politicians, and self-proclaimed social media experts.”
Prashant Kishor, who leads the Jan Suraaj Party, has been consistent in his predictions, suggesting that the BJP could win around 303 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, similar to their tally in the 2019 polls. In an interview with The Print, he reiterated his assessment, forecasting that the BJP-led NDA would achieve comparable or slightly better results, particularly in eastern and southern India.
“According to my assessment, the BJP is going to come back with the same or slightly better numbers. In western and northern India, I don’t see a significant shift in the number of seats. The party has gained adequate support from regions in the east and south of India,” Kishor stated. He noted the BJP’s intensified efforts to strengthen its presence in states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, anticipating gains due to the electorate’s relative unfamiliarity with the BJP in these regions.
Various exit polls released on June 1 have provided a broad consensus on the likely outcome of the elections:
If these exit polls prove accurate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will match Jawaharlal Nehru’s record of leading his party to victory for a third consecutive term. The BJP’s slogan of ‘400 paar’ for its alliance in the Lok Sabha polls seems within reach, based on these predictions.
Prashant Kishor earlier predictions align with the exit polls, indicating no significant dissatisfaction with the BJP government at the Centre. In a previous interview with NDTV, Kishor emphasized the absence of widespread public anger against Modi, suggesting that the BJP is poised for another victory.
The official counting of votes is scheduled for June 4, which will ultimately confirm whether the exit poll predictions hold true. As the political landscape evolves, the strategic moves and public sentiments reflected in these elections will continue to shape India’s future trajectory.