Poll strategist Prashant Kishor attributed the BJP’s success in shifting the election narrative to securing 370 seats in the Lok Sabha, surpassing the halfway mark. However, Mr Kishor cautioned that failing to achieve this target could potentially disappoint the share market. In an exclusive interview with SOURCE, he stated, “When a company’s expectations are high and they fail to meet them despite performing well, the stock market penalizes them. From this perspective, if the BJP falls short of 370 seats, it may become a topic of discussion. The markets might also reflect this sentiment.” Mr Kishor, who previously collaborated with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP during the 2014 elections, has predicted a victory for the ruling party in the ongoing elections.
The BJP’s decision to target 370 seats has been described as a strategic move, leading to a shift in the election narrative. Over the past few months, the focus has shifted from 272 to 370, with discussions revolving around ‘370’ and ‘400 paar’. Even if the BJP falls short of the 370 mark and secures 320 seats, it is believed that they will still be able to form the government in the Lok Sabha.