Datia byelection: Narottam Mishra's supporters clash with M.P. Police, block highway after BJP ticket snub
Supporters of BJP leader Narottam Mishra blocked a national highway in Madhya Pradesh for 12 hours following his exclusion from the party's byelection candidate list. The protest turned violent, resulting in injuries to police personnel and the use of teargas to disperse the crowd.
Why it matters
Political infighting and the subsequent public disruption highlight internal party tensions and the challenges of maintaining law and order during election cycles.
Violence erupted in Madhya Pradesh's Datia district on Saturday (July 11, 2026), as supporters of senior BJP leader Narottam Mishra clashed with police and blocked a national highway after the former Minister was denied a ticket for the July 30 Assembly byelection.
The article reports on the actions of both the protesters and the police response using neutral, descriptive language.
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