Why BJP lost Madhya Pradesh bypoll: The shadow of Narottam Mishra
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost the Datia bypoll in Madhya Pradesh as Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh defeated BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari by 6,016 votes. The BJP's decision to not field former Home Minister Narottam Mishra, whose influence had waned, led to unrest among his supporters and ultimately hindered the party's campaign. This loss marks a significant setback for the BJP in a constituency historically dominated by Mishra.