Datia bypoll: BJP denies ticket to Narottam Mishra, fields Ashutosh Tiwari
The BJP has selected Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate for the Datia Assembly byelection in Madhya Pradesh, bypassing former State Home Minister Narottam Mishra. The byelection was triggered by the disqualification of Congress incumbent Rajendra Bharti following a criminal conviction.
Why it matters
The candidate selection highlights internal party dynamics and the strategic shift in a key political constituency following a high-profile disqualification.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Ashutosh Tiwari for the byelection in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia Assembly constituency, concluding the days of speculation that former State Home Minister Narottam Mishra would be fielded again.
The report provides a factual account of candidate selection and the legal context of the byelection without favoring either political party.
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