Counting underway for Datia Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh; tight security in place
The bypoll was necessitated after a Delhi court in April this year sentenced Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti to three years imprisonment in a cheating case, leading to the termination of his Assembly membership.
Counting has commenced for the Datia Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh, following a tight security presence in the area. Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh emerged victorious, defeating BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari by a margin of 6,016 votes, with Singh securing 66,757 votes and Tiwari garnering 60,741 votes. The bypoll was necessitated by the suspension of former MLA Rajendra Bharti from the Congress party due to a bank fraud conviction.
The bypoll, held on July 30, recorded a voting turnout of 71.44%. The Congress fielded debutant Singh, who had accused Bharti of attempting to sabotage his campaign and colluding with the BJP. The victory marks the beginning of the end of the BJP, Singh told reporters. The Congress will form the next government in Madhya Pradesh in 2028, according to Singh, who aims to promote communal harmony and end political vendetta in the constituency.
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