Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Datia By-Poll Focuses on 'Dada' Influence
In Datia, Madhya Pradesh, a by-election is happening.
The main focus is on a man called 'Dada,' who is Narottam Mishra.
Both the BJP and Congress parties are trying hard to win, but the people are more interested in 'Dada' than the candidates.
The BJP has a new candidate, Ashutosh Tiwari, and the Congress has Ghanshyam Singh, who has been away from local politics for a long time.
People are worried about rain, urea for farming, and jobs.
The outcome of the election won't change much for the government, but both parties are putting in a lot of effort.
Datia by-election outcome will not significantly impact the government.
BJP and Congress are heavily campaigning with senior leaders.
Narottam Mishra ('Dada') is the most influential figure in the constituency.
BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari lacks local enthusiasm.
Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh has been out of local politics for 18 years.
- Who
- Voters in Datia, Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Datia by-election
- When
- Upcoming by-election
- Where
- Datia, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To elect a representative for the Datia constituency
BJP Supporters
Congress Supporters
Candidate Influence
BJP Supporters
BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari is supported by many, but lacks local enthusiasm.
Congress Supporters
Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh has been out of local politics for 18 years and struggles to make an impact.
Leadership Presence
BJP Supporters
BJP has deployed senior leaders like Mahendra Singh and Jagdish Devda to campaign.
Congress Supporters
Congress has stationed a team of legislators and senior leaders under MPCC president Jitu Patwari.
- Location
- Datia, Madhya Pradesh
- Key Figure
- Narottam Mishra ('Dada')
- BJP Candidate
- Ashutosh Tiwari
- Congress Candidate
- Ghanshyam Singh
- Major Issues
- Lack of rainfall, urea shortage, unemployment