BJP Ashutosh Tiwari, Congress Ghanshyam Singh battle for Datia seat amidst protests
On July 13, 2026, BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari and Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh filed their nominations for the Datia Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh. BJP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Congress leader Umang Singhar accompanied them respectively. The election will be held on July 30, with results announced on August 3. Former Home Minister Narottam Mishra's supporters protested his disqualification as a candidate, while Rajendra Bharti’s seat became vacant after his conviction in April.
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
· THIS STORY — 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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