Datia
Coverage of Datia in the Nexus archive.
- ECI has discretion to announce bypolls any time within six months of seat falling vacant, experts say
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has the discretion to announce bypolls within six months of a seat becoming vacant. At least 14 Assembly and six Parliamentary seats remain vacant as the ECI has only scheduled bypolls for three. Congress criticizes the ECI for rushing the Datia bypoll amid an ongoing case regarding an MLA's disqualification, while in Milkipur, the Opposition accuses the ECI of delaying tactics to benefit the BJP.
- Byelections to three Assembly constituencies on July 30
The Election Commission has scheduled byelections for the Bankipur, Datia, and Manjalpur Assembly constituencies on July 30, with the counting of votes set for August 3.
- Congress slams Assembly byelection announcement in M.P.’s Datia
The Election Commission of India announced bypolls in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, along with one Assembly seat each in Bihar and Gujarat, set for July 30. Congress has criticized the announcement of the Datia byelection.