Supporters outraged after Narottam Mishra denied ticket for Datia by-election; police pelted with stones, 15-km highway jam ensues!

Supporters outraged after Narottam Mishra denied ticket for Datia by-election; police pelted with stones, 15-km highway jam ensues!

A by-election is scheduled for the Datia Assembly seat in Madhya Pradesh, but a massive uproar erupted in the area even before the polls could begin—all due to a decision by the BJP. The party decided to deny the ticket to former Home Minister and prominent BJP leader Dr. Narottam Mishra, fielding Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate instead. This move infuriated Mishra’s supporters; as soon as the news spread, they began gathering on the streets. Within moments, the angry crowd took over the Jhansi-Gwalior National Highway (NH-44) and blocked traffic by burning tires in the middle of the road.