BJP Suffers Significant Loss in Datia By-Election

In the 2023 assembly elections, 1,76,942 votes were cast in Datia. This time, the total 1,57,499 votes were cast in the by-election. That is, 19,443 votes less. The impact of the drop in voting was seen on the votes of both the major parties, but the BJP suffered more. In the 2023 assembly elections, Dr. Narottam Mishra of the BJP got 81,235 votes. In the by-election, the BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari got only 60,741 votes. That is, the BJP suffered a direct loss of 20,494 votes. Whereas, Rajendra Bharti of the Congress got 88,977 votes in 2023. In the by-election, Ghanshyam Singh got 66,757 votes, that is, the Congress votes were also reduced by 22,220. However, despite the low turnout, the Congress was able to maintain its lead and won the seat. Also Read - MP News: After Datia loss, BJP shows signs of toughness; Hemant Khandelwal says - Koi Doshi Hoga Toho Kare Karye Karye Karye Karye Karye Karye Karyek Vishapan Samaj (Karyaktap