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The 2023 Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections saw a remarkable reversal, with Congress emerging triumphant.
NEW DELHI: In a rare turnaround during the last 15 years, BJP’s stronghold in Datia constituency on Sunday bucked the saffron wave in the Hindi heartland where Congress candidate Bharti Rajendra registered a win, dealing a severe blow to the three-term consecutive winner and Madhya Pradesh’s incumbent home minister Narottam Mishra.
With Rajendra of Congress emerging victorious with a victory margin of 7,742 votes, it marks a significant shift in Datia’s political dynamics and ended Mishra’s successful run since 2008.
Mishra, a prominent BJP MLA, had been a formidable force in Datia, winning the seat in successive elections in 2008, 2013, and 2018. However, the 2023 Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections saw a remarkable reversal, with Congress emerging triumphant.
Datia, a traditionally contested seat, witnessed a fierce battle between the two leaders. In 2018, Mishra secured the seat with 49% of the votes, defeating Bharti Rajendra for the third consecutive time. Yet, this year’s electoral landscape proved different, with Bharti Rajendra securing victory by a margin of 7,742 votes.
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The constituency, nestled in the Chambal region, has historically seen high voter turnout. There are a total of 1,90,905 voters in the seat, which includes 1,02,632 male voters, and 88,261 female voters. Datia recorded 76.77% voter participation in 2018, 75.31% in 2013 and 75.39% in 2008 indicative of its politically charged environment.
The recent MP Assembly Elections resulted in a resounding victory for BJP, securing 163 out of 230 seats, reaffirming its dominance in the state. However, Datia showcased a different narrative, reflecting the dynamic and unpredictable nature of electoral politics.
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Datia’s demographics, influenced by the Kushwaha and Brahmin communities, played a pivotal role in shaping its political landscape. The constituency boasts a significant Brahmin voter base, adding complexity to the electoral equations.
In 2018:
In the 2018 Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, Dr. Narottam Mishra of the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged victorious in the Datia constituency, securing 72,209 votes. In a closely contested race, Bharti Rajendra of the Indian National Congress received 69,553 votes, resulting in a slim margin of victory for Dr. Narottam Mishra with 2,656 votes
2018 Datia Assembly Constituency Election Result were:
In 2013:
In the 2013 MP Assembly elections, Dr. Narottam Mishra secured victory in the Datia constituency, garnering a total of 57,438 votes. His closest competitor, Rajendra Bharti received 45,357 votes. The substantial margin of victory for Dr. Narottam Mishra was 12,081 votes.
2013 Datia Assembly Constituency Election Results were:
In 2008:
In the 2008 MP elections, Dr. Narottam Mishra secured a resounding victory in the Datia constituency, receiving a total of 34,489 votes. His closest competitor, Rajendra Bharti, a leader from the Bahujan Samaj Party at that time, garnered 23,256 votes.
2008 Datia Assembly Constituency Election Results were:
As Bharti Rajendra of Congress emerges victorious, it marks a significant shift in Datia’s political dynamics. The victory margin of 7,742 votes underscores the decisive mandate the electorate has handed to the Congress candidate.
In this electoral saga, Datia has spoken, echoing the sentiment that political landscapes are ever-evolving, and voter choices can reshape even the most entrenched political strongholds.
