Supporters of former Home Minister Narottam Mishra created a ruckus after not getting BJP ticket in Datia Assembly by-election. Amidst this uproar, a big statement of Narottam Mishra has come out on Saturday. He said that Ashutosh Tiwari is our candidate and if the party wants, he will campaign in his support. They said that If the party wants, he will definitely join (Ashutosh Tiwari’s) election campaign. We will also discuss ongoing issues with the party. He said that he urges all party workers not to indulge in such activities (stone pelting).
Narottam Mishra He clearly said that whatever happens, it will be good. Everyone is hoping for a ticket. There is no problem. I am not sad at all. The party has given a lot… there was no vandalism, but we will convince them, they will agree. They are our own workers…”
He clearly said that he has not had any talks with the central leadership. How can I be happy? I was campaigning for the party. Ashutosh Tiwari will definitely win our supporters. When the supporters became sad and angry, he said that this is a natural process. The supporters were sad, but no matter what they will agree.
Demonstration in Datia over not getting ticket
There was an uproar on Friday when Narottam Mishra was not given ticket in the Datia assembly by-election. Supporters of Narottam Mishra came out on the streets and clashed with the police, in which many policemen including SP and SDOP were injured.
BJP on Friday declared former Madhya Pradesh Housing Board chairman Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate for Datia by-election. This by-election was necessitated due to the cancellation of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti’s assembly membership after he was found guilty in a fraud case.
This move angered the supporters of Narottam Mishra, because he was considered a strong contender for the candidature and he had also campaigned before the announcement of the by-election.
Angry supporters created ruckus
Since Friday evening, there has been a wave of resignations in the party, with the district president and several other office-bearers resigning. The protest also included blocking the highway and heavy stone pelting, due to which policemen were injured.
Clashes continued between the police and Mishra’s supporters till Saturday morning, however, on Saturday Narottam Mishra broke his silence and appealed to the workers to remain calm. Meanwhile, the party leadership made it clear that the candidate will not be changed. The party has taken this decision after careful consideration.
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