Prashant Kishor responds to row over Karan Thapar interview, says keep plenty of water handy on June 4th

Responding to a recent viral interview, political strategist Prashant Kishor has said that 'drinking water is good as it keeps both mind and body hydrated'. Political strategist Prashant Kishor engaged in a heated exchange with veteran journalist Karan Thapar during an interview regarding Kishor's purported prediction of Congress' defeat in the 2022 Himachal Pradesh elections.

Prashant Kishor's interview with Karan Thapar goes viral

The video of the interview went viral on social media with threads like 'Dosti Bani Rahe'. Responding to this, Prashant said that those who are RATTLED with my assessment must keep plenty of water handy on June 4th.
"Drinking water is good as it keeps both mind and body hydrated. Those who are RATTLED with my assessment of outcome of this election must keep plenty of water handy on June 4th. Remember, 02nd May, 2021 and #West Bengal!!," he posted on X.

Prashant Kishore and Karan Thapar Engage in Heated Exchange

Earlier, during the interview, expressing visible agitation, Kishor vehemently denied Thapar's assertions and demanded evidence, challenging Thapar to present any video footage where he made such predictions. Thapar referenced online news articles, which Kishor promptly dismissed. He stated his willingness to exit politics if Thapar could provide video evidence of his alleged statements from two years ago, refusing to accept text-based reports from newspapers and websites as proof.

Kishor emphasized, "Newspapers can publish anything, but I challenge anyone to show where I have uttered such words. Show me the actual statements."

During the interview, Thapar cited Kishor's earlier remarks, mentioning tweets and news articles where Kishor had predicted significant setbacks for the Congress party in specific state elections. This led to a tense moment as Kishor denied ever making such statements, contradicting his previous forecasts.

The exchange has drawn considerable attention on social media, with viewers expressing varied reactions to the confrontation. Some applauded Thapar for holding Kishor accountable, while others criticized Kishor for his apparent reversal. The interview has sparked discussions about the reliability of political forecasts and the challenges faced by strategists in the public spotlight.

This interaction highlights the intense scrutiny and debate surrounding the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, showcasing the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of Indian politics.

The video has sparked a flurry of memes on social media, with many users likening it to the 'Dosti Bani Rahe Moment 2.0'.