Bypoll trends: BJP leads in Datia, Manjalpur; Jan Suraaj ahead in Bankipur

August 3, 2026 11:46 AM

Bypoll trends: BJP leads in Datia, Manjalpur; Jan Suraaj ahead in Bankipur

Early trends in the Assembly by-election results on Monday showed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in Datia in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat, while the Jan Suraaj Party gained an early lead in Bankipur Assembly constituency in Bihar.   In Datia, BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari was leading by 1,184 votes over Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh after the first round of counting. Tiwari had secured 4,551 votes, while Singh polled 3,367 votes.   Reacting to the early trends, se...

Counting underway for Datia, Bankipur and Manjalpur Assembly bypolls

August 3, 2026 10:05 AM

Counting underway for Datia, Bankipur and Manjalpur Assembly bypolls

Counting of votes for the Assembly by-elections in Datia (Madhya Pradesh), Bankipur (Bihar) and Manjalpur (Gujarat) began on Monday morning amid elaborate security arrangements. The results are expected to be declared later in the day.   The bypolls, held on July 30, are being closely watched as they are expected to have political significance for the major parties in the three states.   In Datia constituency of Madhya Pradesh, the contest is primarily between BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari...