BJP Leader Tomar Apologizes for Offensive Kushwaha Remarks After Party Loss
Narendra Singh Tomar, Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Assembly, issued an apology in a letter dated August 4 for his alleged offensive remarks about the Kushwaha community at a family event on July 31. The BJP lost the Datia bypoll, and political observers believe the OBC community may have supported the Congress instead. Tomar's comments sparked backlash and criticism from the Opposition. Meanwhile, former Home Minister Narottam Mishra visited Ashutosh Tiwari to deny rumors of a feud over the Datia bypoll ticket. Published August 6, 2026.
3 AUG 2026
— 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.
4 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Madhya Pradesh BJP disbanded its Datia district unit following a byelection loss and a two-member review panel's recommendations.
6 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Speaker Narendra Singh Tomar issued an apology for offensive remarks about the Kushwaha community after backlash from the Opposition.
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