Meeting at Chief Minister’s Residence Amidst Unrest
Narottam Mishra met with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal, and organization general secretary Ajay Jamwal in Bhopal on Saturday. The meeting took place a day after the party denied him a ticket for the Datia Assembly bypoll.
The gathering at the Chief Minister’s residence occurred while unrest persisted among Mishra's supporters regarding the BJP’s decision to field Ashutosh Tiwari for the July 30 by-election. Mishra stated he will go to Datia for Ashutosh Tiwari’s nomination and urged his supporters to show patience.
Former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra held discussions with party leadership at Bhopal on Saturday, marking a significant event in the political timeline following Friday's announcement. The meeting was convened after widespread protests erupted in Datia over the BJP’s choice of candidate for the upcoming July 30 election.
According to reports from SwapUpdate published on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Mishra engaged with top state leadership including Hemant Khandelwal and Ajay Jamwal. The discussion reportedly focused on making Datia win in the by-election context. Mishra addressed his followers directly regarding the situation.
Mishra told reporters that he had already informed supporters to remain patient and maintain peace, stating slowly everything will be fine. He emphasized his intention to participate as a part of the nomination process for Ashutosh Tiwari in Datia despite not being selected by his own party leadership earlier.
Party Decision Sparks Protests In Datia
The BJP’s decision to deny a ticket to Narottam Mishra sparked widespread protests in Datia on Friday. The unrest followed the announcement that Ashutosh Tiwari would contest against him for the seat. Supporters of Mishra gathered in large numbers following this specific political development.
According to India News coverage, the by-election is scheduled for July 30. This date was set as a critical milestone for both candidates and their respective parties ahead of the vote count. The decision impacted local sentiment significantly among voters associated with Mishra's previous tenure.
Mishra stated he will go to Datia to support Ashutosh Tiwari’s nomination during this period of political flux. This move was intended to quell tensions within his own supporter base who had organized demonstrations against the snub decision made by Madhya Pradesh BJP leadership earlier in the week.
Shiv Sena (UBT) Offers Ticket
Reports indicate Shiv Sena (UBT) has offered Narottam Mishra a ticket following his meeting with BJP leaders. This development emerged as an alternative political pathway for Mishra after he was excluded from the Datia by-election ballot.
The news of this offer surfaced alongside reports detailing Mishra's interactions in Bhopal with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and other senior party officials including Hemant Khandelwal. The timing suggests a strategic shift as various political parties assessed their options for upcoming elections across Madhya Pradesh.
Shiv Sena (UBT) representatives reportedly extended this offer to Mishra, presenting it as an opportunity for him to contest in another constituency or potentially retain influence within the state assembly through different means. The party's decision came after observing the fallout from Mishra’s exclusion by BJP leadership.
Discussions On Winning Datia
Mishra and his team discussed strategies with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal, and organization general secretary Ajay Jamwal during their Saturday meeting in Bhopal. The conversation reportedly centered on making Datia win for the broader political objectives of the region.
According to Mishra's statements released after the gathering, he expressed confidence that they are winning Datia regardless of who specifically stands as a candidate from his former party fold or elsewhere. He maintained this stance while addressing questions about his future participation in elections within Madhya Pradesh.
The meeting concluded with Mishra reiterating his commitment to peace and stability among supporters who had protested against the ticket denial decision made by BJP leadership earlier that week on Friday evening before transitioning into Saturday morning discussions at the Chief Minister’s official residence.