Congress implicated Prashant Kishor for Punjab Assembly elections, hints at CM Channi

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has indicated that political strategist Prashant Kishor may be roped in to develop the Congress’ election campaign for next year’s assembly polls. Channi, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu and AICC in-charge of state affairs Harish Chaudhary held a meeting with party legislators and other senior leaders on Tuesday evening and discussed the election strategy.

In a short video of the party meeting, Channi can be heard saying that “Harish Chowdhary ji was also advising Prashant Kishor to be hired”. Channi was also seen discussing the recent decision by his government to reduce power tariffs and how it received a positive response from the people.

Channi said there is enthusiasm among people and party workers. “As per your suggestions, electricity rates were reduced. We still have a few months (before the model code of conduct comes into force in view of the elections) and I will ensure that whatever you suggest will be done,” he said. “