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Datia Bypoll: Ticket Denial Sparks Protests, BJP Faces Internal Discord
The Datia assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh is marked by significant internal discord within the BJP following the denial of a ticket to former Home Minister Narottam Mishra. His supporters reacted with protests, including highway blockades and stone-pelting, leading to clashes with police. While Mishra has appealed for calm and stated his acceptance of the party's decision, the incident highlights internal rifts as the election campaign begins.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 5 · Right 3 n = 9
- Left (1): Satya Hindi
- Centre (5): Amar Ujala, Nai Dunia, Navbharat Times, Patrika, The Lallantop
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Punjab Kesari, Zee News (Hindi)