Mumbai: Have Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his favourite artiste from the entertainment industry Prasoon Joshi decided to take a break from their hugely-rewarding association?
Joshi, it may be recalled, has in the past two years grown into a close creative supporter of the PM and has been seen sharing various vital public platforms. It was therefore presumed among the PM’s close coterie of staff members and political associates that Prasoon, with his blend of erudition and entertainment would be the ideal candidate to conduct the PM’s first much-publicised apolitical interview.
However, it appears that the PM has decided to put Prasoon Joshi’s presence on the non-active mode for now.
Says a source close to the development, “Prasoon is still a favourite at the PMO. And he is still a force to tap into for any creative input required for the PM’s public appearances. But PM Modi needs a change of image now. He can’t be seen hanging around the same creative people who have been nurturing his image. Akshay Kumar is a major step in rectifying the supposed imbalance.”
Sources from the ruling party say the “apolitical interview” gambit has worked, as none of the Prime Minsiter’s earlier interviews with journalists has got this kinda mileage.
