Narottam Mishra asks supporters to stop protests following ticket denial
Addressing the road blockades staged by his supporters and party members, BJP leader Narottam Mishra stated, "I urge...party workers, especially after seeing videos on social media of workers pouring petrol or kerosene, not to engage in such actions." Mishra, who did not receive a ticket for the Datia Assembly by-election, remarked, "This is the party's decision." The BJP has officially selected Ashutosh Tiwari to run for the seat.