Datia Bypoll: Congress Races Ahead of BJP in Prestige Battle

A recent election in the town of Datia, India, is being watched closely.

The Congress party’s candidate, Kunwar Ghanshyam Singh, is leading by about 6,500 votes.

The BJP, led by state chief minister Mohan Yadav, had a big fight inside the party because they did not give a ticket to former minister Narottam Mishra.

Some BJP workers protested and blocked roads.

The election shows how strong the BJP’s organization is and how voters feel about the local party leaders.

Voters in rural areas turned out more than those in the city, and more men voted than women.

The results will help the BJP decide how to run in the state.