BJP Protests Turn Violent as Mishra Faces Off Against Party Leadership
After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) picked Ashutosh Tiwari over former Home Minister Narottam Mishra for the Datia Assembly by-election, Mr. Mishra arrived in Bhopal amid massive protests and resignations from BJP functionaries. State BJP leadership invited him to Bhopal as senior leaders denied changing the candidate. Protests began on Friday, turning violent with supporters blocking highways and clashing with police. Mr. Mishra urged calm and said he would convince his workers to support Tiwari. Published July 12, 2026.
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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