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Prashant Kishor Clubhouse controversy: What is it about? Who said what? Why the controversy?

Referring to his earlier statement in a tweet, Kishor said he is confident and would therefore repeat that the BJP will not cross 100 seats in the 294-member assembly.

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As 44 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal went to the polls in the fourth phase on Saturday, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee’s poll strategist Prashant Kishore found himself in a social media controversy after statements he purportedly made during a public chat on Clubhouse went viral.

Releasing four clips of Kishor’s conversation with a few journalists, the BJP claimed that the Trinamool Congress had conceded defeat in Bengal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity is decisively working in favour of the BJP.

The clips were released ahead of the polling on Saturday. Four more phases remain before the results will be declared on May 2. The BJP is positing itself as the main rival to the ruling Trinamool Congress especially after the 2019 Lok Sabha polls where it won 18 of the 42 LS seats in the state. The Trinamool’s Lok Sabha tally came down to 22 from 34.

Who released the Clubhouse chat?

Amit Malviya, the BJP IT cell head, on Saturday shared a Clubhouse conversation clip of Prashant Kishor with a few journalists in which Kishor was discussing a Trinamool survey that showed BJP winning Bengal in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election. In the chat, Kishor was also sharing details of the factors working in favour of BJP. However, the authenticity of the clip is being disputed nor is it verified yet.  

What are the Clubhouse policies regarding leak chat?

Clubhouse was launched last year for people to host discussions in open rooms. The app does not allow recording and lets participants talk freely. To be sure, there have been instances of people using a second device to either record or stream a conversation. When entrepreneur Elon Musk dropped into a Clubhouse room, his conversation was streamed live on YouTube earlier this year.

What did Prashant Kishor say?

In the clips, Prashant Kishor is heard explaining the reasons behind PM Modi’s popularity and also explained that why Suvendu Adhikari is not really a factor in Bengal.

He said there are more than 1 crore Hindi speakers in the state while there are 27% Dalits who are supporting BJP. He said Matua-Dalit community will vote for the BJP but not as unitedly as it did in the Lok Sabha polls with 75% for BJP and 25% for Trinamool. PM Modi visited a Matua shrine during his visit to Bangladesh last month.

Kishor is also heard explaining how the Left voters will vote against Banerjee, even if it means voting for the BJP. He said the BJP workers were all over the state, even if they had been imported from the Left front.

In another clip, Kishor is heard talking of the blatant misuse of minority politics whether by the Left, Trinamool, or the Congress in the last 20 years. For the first time, Hindus are also benefiting while Muslims account for 30% of the voters in the state.

What has Kishor said after the BJP leaking clips of conversation?

Prashant Kishor immediately hit back over the selective and distorted use of part of the conversation and asked the BJP to release the full conversation. Referring to his earlier statement in a tweet, Kishor said he is confident and would therefore repeat that the BJP will not cross 100 seats in the 294-member assembly.

Read Also: 4 shot dead in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar outside polling booth; PM condoles deaths, Mamata Banerjee blames BJP

Why is Prashant Kishor important or famous?

Kishor, who heads the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), led campaigns for several parties to victory in several states. His first major campaign was for then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi in 2012. In 2014, he orchestrated the BJP-led NDA campaign leading to its victory in the Lok Sabha elections. Later, he joined Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar and was appointed vice-president of the party. He was expelled from the JD(U) for indiscipline last year in January. Since then he has helped the victorious Congress in Punjab, the successful YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh and the almost-winner Rashtriya Janata Dal’s 2020 Bihar campaign.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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