Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Datia Bypoll Test for BJP's Gen-Next Strategy
The by-election in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, is a big test for the BJP.
The party is trying something new by choosing a new candidate, Ashutosh Tiwari, instead of the experienced Narottam Mishra.
This decision has caused some tension within the party.
Mishra's supporters are upset and even protested.
The BJP is focusing on the development of the area in their campaign.
The Congress party has chosen Ghanashyam Singh as their candidate.
This election is important because it shows how the BJP plans to handle leadership in the future.
The BJP is testing a new leadership strategy by fielding debutant Ashutosh Tiwari in the Datia by-election.
Narottam Mishra, a senior BJP leader, was denied a ticket, causing internal strife and protests.
The BJP campaign focuses on the development of the Datia constituency.
The Congress party has fielded former MLA Ghanashyam Singh as their candidate.
The by-election is seen as a crucial test for Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ahead of the 2028 Assembly polls.
- Who
- BJP and Congress parties, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Narottam Mishra, Ashutosh Tiwari, Ghanashyam Singh
- What
- By-election in Datia Assembly constituency
- When
- July 30
- Where
- Datia, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To test BJP's new leadership strategy and address the disqualification of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti
BJP Leadership
Narottam Mishra Supporters
Leadership Strategy
BJP Leadership
The BJP central leadership is testing a new strategy by fielding a debutant, Ashutosh Tiwari, to strengthen Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's position.
Narottam Mishra Supporters
Narottam Mishra's supporters argue that his experience and stature make him a more suitable candidate, and his exclusion could lead to internal strife.
Campaign Focus
BJP Leadership
The BJP campaign focuses on the development of the constituency, downplaying the issue of Mishra's denied ticket.
Narottam Mishra Supporters
Mishra's supporters highlight his appeal to voters not to punish the party candidate, emphasizing his personal influence.
- By-election Date
- July 30
- Constituency
- Datia Assembly
- BJP Candidate
- Ashutosh Tiwari
- Congress Candidate
- Ghanashyam Singh
- Disqualified Congress MLA
- Rajendra Bharti
- Chief Minister
- Mohan Yadav
- Former Home Minister
- Narottam Mishra