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BJP fields Ashutosh Tiwari for Datia bypoll, denies Mishra
The Hindu··11 Jul
The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded Ashutosh Tiwari for the Datia Assembly byelection in Madhya Pradesh, denying a ticket to former state Home Minister Narottam Mishra, The Hindu reported. Polling is on July 30 after Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti lost membership following a bank fraud conviction. Mishra supporters staged protests in Datia over the decision.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Datia voters will choose a new MLA on July 30.
- BJP ticket denial has triggered local protests by Mishra supporters.
- Congress candidate choice will shape the bypoll contest.
What's Happening
- Ashutosh Tiwari was named the BJP candidate for Datia.
- Narottam Mishra was denied the ticket despite speculation.
- The seat fell vacant after Rajendra Bharti's conviction.
Bypoll Context
- Mishra is a three-term former Datia MLA and Brahmin leader.
- He lost Datia to Congress in the 2023 Assembly polls.
- Tiwari has served as MPHIDB chairperson and BJP organisation secretary.
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