Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Datia bypoll: BJP and Congress intensify voter outreach
The BJP and Congress parties are working hard to get votes in the Datia bypoll.
The BJP is focusing on community support and development promises, while the Congress is doing door-to-door campaigning and accusing the BJP of using money to influence voters.
The BJP says the Congress is divided, while the Congress says the BJP is using unfair methods.
The bypoll is happening because the previous Congress MLA was removed after being convicted in a cheating case.
The polling is on July 30, and the results will be counted on August 3.
BJP and Congress are intensifying voter outreach ahead of the Datia bypoll.
BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari is pitted against Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh.
BJP is appealing to the influential Kushwaha community for support.
Congress is accusing BJP of using money power and government machinery to influence voters.
The bypoll was necessitated after the termination of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti's membership following his conviction in a cheating case.
- Who
- BJP and Congress parties
- What
- Intensified voter outreach and campaigning ahead of the Datia bypoll
- When
- Campaigning ends on July 27, polling on July 30, counting on August 3
- Where
- Datia assembly constituency, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To secure votes and win the bypoll
BJP's Perspective
Congress's Perspective
Campaign Strategies
BJP's Perspective
BJP is focusing on community outreach and development promises, appealing to the influential Kushwaha community for support.
Congress's Perspective
Congress is emphasizing door-to-door campaigning and accusing BJP of using money power and government machinery to influence voters.
Allegations of Misconduct
BJP's Perspective
BJP alleges that Congress is divided and indulges in divisive politics.
Congress's Perspective
Congress claims BJP is using money power and government machinery to influence the election and has brought Rs 50 crore to lure voters.
Community Support
BJP's Perspective
BJP believes it has the support of the Kushwaha community and is appealing for a historic victory.
Congress's Perspective
Congress claims strong support from the tribal community and believes it is set to win the bypoll.
- Polling Date
- July 30
- Counting Date
- August 3
- BJP Candidate
- Ashutosh Tiwari
- Congress Candidate
- Ghanshyam Singh
- Terminated Congress MLA
- Rajendra Bharti
- BJP's Allegation
- Congress is divided and indulges in divisive politics.
- Congress's Allegation
- BJP is using money power and government machinery to influence the election.