Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Datia bypoll emerges as prestige battle for BJP, Congress
In Datia, Madhya Pradesh, there is an important election called a bypoll.
The main parties, BJP and Congress, are competing to win this seat.
The BJP wants to win back a seat they lost last year, while the Congress wants to keep it.
There is also a transgender candidate named Sanjana Singh Kinnar, who is bringing attention to issues about transgender people in politics.
The election is on July 30, and the results will be counted on August 3.
There are 22 candidates in total, and voters need to check two ballot units because there are more names than usual.
This election is important for both parties because it shows how strong they are in the area.
Datia Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh is a high-stakes contest between BJP and Congress.
BJP has fielded Ashutosh Tiwari, while Congress has nominated Ghanshyam Singh.
Transgender candidate Sanjana Singh Kinnar is contesting, adding a social dimension to the election.
Bypoll was necessitated by the disqualification of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti due to a fraud case.
Polling is scheduled for July 30, with counting on August 3, and 22 candidates are in the fray.
- Who
- BJP, Congress, and 20 other candidates including transgender leader Sanjana Singh Kinnar
- What
- Datia Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh
- When
- Polling on July 30, counting on August 3
- Where
- Datia, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Bypoll necessitated by the disqualification of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti
- Location
- Datia, Madhya Pradesh
- Polling Date
- July 30
- Counting Date
- August 3
- Number of Candidates
- 22
- BJP Candidate
- Ashutosh Tiwari
- Congress Candidate
- Ghanshyam Singh
- Transgender Candidate
- Sanjana Singh Kinnar
- Reason for Bypoll
- Disqualification of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti