The BJP claims a significant influx of Congress members, including prominent leaders, while projecting a grim picture for the Congress. In contrast, the Congress challenges the figure of 16,111, and alleges exaggeration and says it is barely at 600.
Amitabh Kant is a 1980 batch retired IAS officer of Kerala cadre who is the second chief executive officer (CEO) of the government of India’s public policy think tank NITI Aayog.