Datia bypoll: How a divided Congress got better of BJP in prestige battle
Congress candidate Kunwar Ghanshyam Singh defeated BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari by 6,016 votes in the Datia bypoll, raising questions about the BJP's leadership transition. The election highlighted Congress's unexpected resilience despite internal divisions, particularly following the suspension of former MLA Rajendra Bharti over a bank fraud conviction. This victory suggests a shift in local political dynamics, challenging the BJP's hold in Madhya Pradesh.