In a sweeping victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Madhya Pradesh, a notable development unfolded as a dozen ministers in the Shivraj Singh Chouhan government, including Home Minister Narottam Mishra, faced defeat in the polls.
Narottam Mishra, known more for his controversial statements than his administrative work, suffered a setback by losing the election to his longstanding political rival, Congress candidate Rajendra Bharti, in Datia.
Considered the second most influential BJP leader in Madhya Pradesh, Mishra's defeat reflects a shifting political landscape. Additionally, senior BJP leader and minister Kamal Patel, who contested from the Harda constituency, faced defeat at the hands of Congress candidate Ramkishore Dogne, reversing the outcome of the 2018 Assembly election.
A string of other ministers also experienced electoral setbacks, namely Mahendra Singh Sisodia (Bamori), Prem Singh Patel (Barwani), Arvind Singh Bhadoria (Ater), Rajyavardhan Singh 'Dattigaon' (Badnwar), Bharat Singh Kushwaha (Gwalior Rural), Ramkhelwan Patel (Amarpatan), Ramkishor Kanver (Paraswada), Suresh Dhakad (Pohri), and Rahul Lodhi (Khargapur).
This electoral outcome signifies a dynamic shift in the political landscape of Madhya Pradesh, as the BJP secured a comprehensive victory, while several prominent ministers faced unexpected defeats.
(With Agency Inputs)
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