India Election Commission Announces Byelection in Datia for July 30
On July 7, the Election Commission of India announced a byelection in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia constituency for July 30, following Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti's conviction and disqualification. The BJP fielded Ashutosh Tiwari instead of former Home Minister Narottam Mishra, who lost to Bharti in 2023. Mishra's supporters protested the decision. BJP insiders cited local feedback and potential Cabinet conflicts as reasons for choosing Tiwari. Congress has yet to declare its candidate.
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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