Narottam Mishra Holds Key in Datia By-Poll

The Datia by-election in Madhya Pradesh is underway, with both the BJP and Congress deploying their top leaders and resources to win the seat. Despite the outcome having little impact on the government, the parties are leaving no stone unturned.

The BJP has deployed eight ministers, including Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda, and a large number of legislators and leaders to canvass for their candidate, Ashutosh Tiwari. Similarly, the Congress has stationed a team of legislators and senior leaders under MPCC president Jitu Patwari to support their candidate, Ghanshyam Singh.

However, the most important factor in the constituency is 'Dada' Narottam Mishra, a local leader with a significant following. People in the district, both in rural and urban areas, are discussing 'Dada' and his influence on the election. Some supporters feel that the ruling party has ignored Mishra, while others who have been hurt by him want the BJP candidate to win.

Mishra has numerous supporters as well as rivals in the district, and his influence is being felt in the election. The BJP candidate, Ashutosh Tiwari, is a new face in the constituency, and the Congress candidate, Ghanshyam Singh, has been out of the political scene for 18 years. Neither candidate has made a significant impression on the electorate.

The changing political scenario and health issues have taken a toll on Singh, who has been relying on his relatives to campaign for him. Tiwari, on the other hand, has a large number of leaders canvassing for him, but many of them are not from the district. Residents are lacking enthusiasm for both candidates, and frustration is building among Mishra's supporters.

To counter Mishra's influence, the BJP has activated its old workers who had been inactive since Mishra's arrival in Datia. Senior leaders, including Ajay Jamwal and Hemant Khandelwal, are meeting with these workers regularly. The Congress, on the other hand, has requested supporters of former legislator Rajendra Bharti to campaign for their candidate.

Beyond politics, voters in the constituency are concerned about issues such as lack of rainfall and shortage of urea for farmers. The government has transferred money under the Kisan Samman Nidhi to farmers' accounts, but the issue remains a major concern. Unemployed youths in the district are also unenthusiastic about the by-election, feeling that the outcome will have little impact on their lives.

In conclusion, the Datia by-election may not have a significant impact on the government, but it has become a high-stakes battle for the BJP and Congress. The influence of 'Dada' Narottam Mishra is being felt throughout the constituency, and the outcome of the election will be closely watched.