BJP picks debutant over former minister, sparks worker protests in Datia
For the July 30 Datia bypoll, BJP ignored former minister Narottam Mishra and picked debutant Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate. Mishra’s denied ticket triggered protests in Datia with workers blocking highways and resigning from party posts. Tiwari, an organisational leader, is seen as a neutral choice to unite factions.
12 JUL 2026
— 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.
13 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Despite strong support, BJP chose Ashutosh Tiwari over Narottam Mishra for the Datia by-election.
14 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Candidates for the Datia Assembly by-election filed their nominations, with the BJP and Congress fielding their respective candidates.
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