New Delhi, India – December 16, 2025 – Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor has sparked intense political speculation after a closed-door meeting with Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Delhi last week, sources revealed. The nearly two-hour discussion comes on the heels of crushing defeats for both Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party and the Congress in the recent Bihar Assembly elections.
Reports indicate the meeting took place at Sonia Gandhi’s 10 Janpath residence, reigniting talk of a potential reconciliation or strategic alliance. Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj, drew a blank in Bihar, contesting 238 seats without a single win and forfeiting deposits on 236. Meanwhile, Congress managed only six seats out of 61, a sharp decline from previous performances.
This Prashant Kishor Priyanka Gandhi meeting holds significance given their history: Kishor previously crafted successful campaigns for Congress, including the 2017 Punjab win, but ties soured after failed 2022 revival talks. During the Bihar campaign, Kishor criticized Congress issues like alleged “vote theft.”
When questioned in Parliament, Priyanka Gandhi downplayed the encounter, asking reporters, “Is this even news? The country has so many problems.” Kishor reportedly denied the meeting altogether, while sources suggest channels remain open amid shared electoral setbacks.
Political analysts see the interaction as a sign of evolving dynamics ahead of key state polls in 2027, including Uttar Pradesh. Could this signal Kishor’s return to Congress strategy or a broader opposition realignment? No official statements have emerged, but the buzz in Delhi’s corridors points to possible shifts.
