In a development that has shaken up political circles, poll strategist Prashant Kishor is lobbying for NCP boss Sharad Pawar as the next President of India, sources said. During his meeting with Congress leadership on Tuesday, Kishor also reportedly gave a detailed presentation on how the numbers would work out for the Opposition candidate if BJD chief Naveen Pattnaik extends his support.

The meeting between senior Congress leaders and Prashant Kishor has set off buzz that the poll strategist may lend the party a hand in the 2024 general elections.