Datia By-Election Loss for BJP

15 UPDATES · 27 DAYS · 10 JUL 2026 — 6 AUG 2026

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Latest · 6 Aug 2026

Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar issued an apology for offensive remarks about the Kushwaha community after backlash from the Opposition.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the BJP's decision to replace Narottam Mishra with Ashutosh Tiwari as the candidate for the Datia by-election, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by the BJP, Congress, or in Datia, unless they are direct developments of this candidate replacement and by-election.

The full story, from the beginning

10Jul

STORY BEGINS — Indian Express

BJP picks debutant over former minister, sparks worker protests in Datia

11Jul

The Hindu

The BJP replaced Narottam Mishra with Ashutosh Tiwari as the candidate for the Datia byelection, following Mishra's loss in the 2023 election.

Indian Express

Following protests over the BJP's decision to deny Narottam Mishra a ticket, the party now seeks to mitigate the fallout and secure votes for Ashutosh Tiwari.

The Hindu

Following protests over the BJP's decision to replace Narottam Mishra with Ashutosh Tiwari in the Datia by-election, Mishra arrived in Bhopal amidst widespread dissent.

12Jul

The Hindu

After being denied a bypoll ticket in Madhya Pradesh, Narottam Mishra met with BJP leaders in Delhi and was instructed to support the party's candidate.

13Jul

NDTV

Despite strong support, BJP chose Ashutosh Tiwari over Narottam Mishra for the Datia by-election.

14Jul

The Hindu

Candidates for the Datia Assembly by-election filed their nominations, with the BJP and Congress fielding their respective candidates.

2 weeks later

30Jul

NDTV

Datia's by-election turnout reached 71.44%, the lowest since 2003, with a significant gender gap and uncertain outcome due to voter fatigue.

2Aug

The Hindu

The Congress suspended Rajendra Bharti from primary membership a day before the Datia by-election results were due, following allegations of sabotage.

3Aug

NDTV

Vote counting began for by-elections in Bankipur, Datia, and Manjalpur, with results expected to impact political standings ahead of the 2028 elections.

NDTV

By-elections in Bankipur, Datia, and Manjalpur are being held to assess voter sentiment following recent student protests.

NDTV

Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh won the Datia assembly seat by a margin of 6,016 votes, defeating BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari.

NDTV

The BJP lost the Datia by-election despite Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's involvement, due to the influence of Narottam Mishra and a weak campaign by Ashutosh Tiwari.

4Aug

The Hindu

The Madhya Pradesh BJP disbanded its Datia district unit following a byelection loss and a two-member review panel's recommendations.

6Aug

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar issued an apology for offensive remarks about the Kushwaha community after backlash from the Opposition.

Story concluded