Congress slams Assembly byelection announcement in M.P.’s Datia
The Congress party has criticized the Election Commission of India for scheduling a byelection in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, while the disqualification of their candidate, Rajendra Bharti, is still being challenged in court. Bharti argues that the commission is applying double standards compared to previous cases where bypolls were deferred.
Why it matters
The dispute raises questions about the consistency of the Election Commission's procedures regarding vacant legislative seats and pending judicial reviews.
The Congress on Thursday (July 2, 2026) slammed the announcement of a byelection in Madhya Pradesh ’s Datia Assembly constituency, which had fallen vacant after the disqualification of Congress’s Rajendra Bharti in April following his conviction in a fraud case.
The article centers on the Congress party's grievances and arguments, giving significant space to their critique of the Election Commission.
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