Congress doesn't need PK, capable of revival on its own, says Prashant Kishor | Exclusive

In an exclusive interview, poll strategist Prashant Kishor said that the Congress is capable of revival on its own and does not need him. 

A couple of days after announcing that he had declined the Congress' 'generous offer' to join the party, poll strategist Prashant Kishor said that the party is capable of revival on its own and does not need him.

In an exclusive interview with Aaj Tak, he said, "The Congress leadership and I agreed on several things with regard to the party's future plan. But they can do it on their own, they don't need me. They offered and I said no."

"What I wanted to tell them, I did. For the first time since 2014, the party has discussed its future in such a structured way," he added.

After the talks between the Congress and Prashant Kishor fell through earlier this week, it was reported that PK wanted Priyanka Gandhi as the party chief but the party leadership did not agree.

Responding to the rumour, Prashant Kishor told Aaj Tak, "In the leadership formula given to the party, there was neither the name of Rahul nor Priyanka Gandhi. I cannot tell you what was proposed privately."

Further, he said that Rahul Gandhi is his friend. "Who am I to decide Rahul Gandhi's position?" he said.