Politics · India
Datia Bypoll: Congress Suspends Ex-MLA, Election Results Awaited
Ahead of the Datia by-election results, the Congress party suspended former MLA Rajendra Bharti for six years, citing allegations of internal sabotage. Bharti, a three-time former MLA, had previously lost his membership due to a conviction. While some reports indicate the Congress candidate defeated the BJP by 6,000 votes in Datia, others noted early trends showing a BJP lead. The election outcome is being discussed in relation to the political future of BJP leader Narottam Mishra, with some outlets suggesting potential changes in the state cabinet post-result.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 9 · Right 4 n = 15
- Left (2): Satya Hindi, The Wire
- Centre (9): Amar Ujala, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Haribhoomi, Hindustan (Hindi), Nai Dunia, Navbharat Times, Patrika, The Indian Express
- Right (4): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, News18 Hindi, Punjab Kesari