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Currently engaged by the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress dispensation, Kishor’s political strategist firm Indian-Political Action Committee (I-PAC) has been conducting assessment surveys in West Bengal.
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The mere presence of celebrated political strategist Prashant Kishore in Chandigarh has fuelled the speculation of him aiding Capt Amarinder Singh led Congress govt in Punjab to secure another term.
News reports have confirmed that Kishor was in Chandigarh but did not confirm him meeting the Chief Minister.
However, a close associate of Kishor termed the reports speculative.
“The association was never hidden.
If and when there is any decision, there will be a formal announcement.
Until then, people are free to speculate.
There is nothing to hide,” he said.
With the fast-changing political situation and Akali minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigning from the Union Cabinet, political analysts are now debating the role of the BJP in the event of a break-up of the BJP- SAD alliance.