Datia
Coverage of Datia in the Nexus archive.
- Datia bypoll: Boost for Congress, Reality check for BJP
Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh defeated BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari by 6,016 votes in the Datia bypoll. The result is described as a boost for Congress and a reality check for BJP.
- Day before bypoll result, Congress suspends ex-Datia MLA Rajendra Bharti
Congress suspended ex-Datia MLA Rajendra Bharti a day before the bypoll result. The suspension follows accusations from Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh, who claimed Bharti was sabotaging his campaign and colluding with BJP.
- Voting begins for Datia bypoll in Madhya Pradesh; 2.20 lakh voters to decide fate of 21 candidates
Voting has begun for the Datia bypoll in Madhya Pradesh, where 2,20,344 voters will choose among 21 candidates. The Election Commission has established 291 polling stations for the election.
- M.P. Police seize cash over ₹36 lakh in Datia ahead of bypoll
M.P. Police seized over ₹36 lakh in cash from two cars at different locations in Datia ahead of a bypoll.
- Narottam Mishra summoned to Bhopal day after protests rock Datia over ticket denial
Narottam Mishra was summoned to Bhopal a day after protests erupted in Datia over ticket denial. Supporters of the leader blocked National Highway-44, clashed with police, and engaged in stone pelting and vandalism.
- Datia byelection: Narottam Mishra's supporters clash with M.P. Police, block highway after BJP ticket snub
Narottam Mishra's supporters clashed with M.P. Police and blocked NH-44 for nearly 12 hours after the BJP ticket snub. The protest left the Datia Superintendent of Police and several police personnel injured, prompting security forces to clear the highway and arrest agitators.
- Datia bypoll: BJP denies ticket to Narottam Mishra, fields Ashutosh Tiwari
The by-election in Datia was announced by the Election Commission of India on July 7, with polling scheduled for July 30 and vote counting on August 3. The BJP fielded Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate instead of Narottam Mishra, and the last date to file nominations is July 13.
- ECI has discretion to announce bypolls any time within six months of seat falling vacant, experts say
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has the discretion to announce bypolls within six months of a seat becoming vacant. At least 14 Assembly and six Parliamentary seats remain vacant as the ECI has only scheduled bypolls for three. Congress criticizes the ECI for rushing the Datia bypoll amid an ongoing case regarding an MLA's disqualification, while in Milkipur, the Opposition accuses the ECI of delaying tactics to benefit the BJP.
- Byelections to three Assembly constituencies on July 30
The Election Commission has scheduled byelections for the Bankipur, Datia, and Manjalpur Assembly constituencies on July 30, with the counting of votes set for August 3.
- Congress slams Assembly byelection announcement in M.P.’s Datia
The Election Commission of India announced bypolls in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, along with one Assembly seat each in Bihar and Gujarat, set for July 30. Congress has criticized the announcement of the Datia byelection.