Former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Monday got emotional during the nomination rally of BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari from Datia, ahead of the by-election for the assembly constituency.
The video shows MP chief minister Mohan Yadav consoling Mishra as he sits beside him on stage during the rally with tears in his eyes. The tears follow his supporters’ violence after the former minister was denied a ticket from his bastion.
Tiwari filed his nomination papers for the July 30 assembly bypoll in the presence of Narottam Mishra and other senior party leaders on Monday.
Earlier, Mishra had dismissed speculation over discontent after being denied the party ticket for the upcoming Datia Assembly bypoll, saying he has “no resentment” with anyone and will abide by the party’s decision.
Mishra’s supporters had blocked National Highway-44 on Friday evening after the BJP announced Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate for the Datia Assembly by-election, replacing Mishra, who had lost the seat in the 2023 Assembly elections.
The protest lasted about 11 hours, bringing traffic to a complete standstill and causing a 15 km-long congestion that also affected adjoining districts. Protesters also attempted to shut down markets in the city.
Mishra, a three-time MLA from Datia, said he would work to convince party workers to attend the nomination of the BJP candidate from the constituency and follow whatever responsibility the party assigns him.
Meanwhile, the Congress has fielded Kunwar Ghanshyam Singh for the seat.
The Election Commission of India announced that polling for the Datia Assembly bypoll will be held on July 30, with counting on August 3.
