Datia By-Poll Intensifies as Congress and BJP Trade Win Predictions

Two rival camps are bracing for a high-stakes electoral showdown in Madhya Pradesh as the Datia Assembly by-poll nears. With the July 30 election date looming, both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are betting on double-digit thousand-vote margins to secure a decisive mandate in the constituency.

Editorial·July 18, 2026·reads: 947

Datia By-Poll Intensifies as Congress and BJP Trade Win Predictions

PCC Chief Jitu Patwari is leading the charge for the Congress, positioning Ghanshyam Singh as the clear frontrunner. Patwari projects a victory margin exceeding 25,000 votes, arguing that widespread public dissatisfaction with the current administration has created a momentum shift favoring his candidate.

Across the aisle, former Home Minister Narottam Mishra is spearheading the BJP’s defensive effort for Ashutosh Tiwari. Mishra dismisses the opposition’s claims, countering with his own projection of a 20,000-vote victory for the ruling party. Both parties are now in the final stages of their ground campaigns, seeking to mobilize voters before the polls open.