Datia By-election Result 2026 LIVE: Congress’ Ghanshyam Singh Leads BJP’s Ashutosh Tiwari by 8,420 Votes After Ninth Round of Counting – Check Live Updates

Datia By-Election Result 2026 Live: The political spotlight has shifted to Datia as one of Madhya Pradesh’s most closely watched Assembly by-elections heads towards its decisive phase. Vote counting began at 8 am on Monday at the Government Polytechnic College amid tight security arrangements and comprehensive administrative preparations.

The bypoll has become a prestige battle for the ruling BJP and the Congress, with the result expected to influence the political narrative in the state ahead of future electoral contests.

Datia By-Election Result 2026 Live: Counting Begins at Government Polytechnic College

The counting of votes started at 8:00 am at the Government Polytechnic College in Datia under the supervision of the District Election Officer, Returning Officer and Election Commission observers.

The district administration has implemented a three-tier security system to ensure a smooth counting process. Only authorised officials, counting agents and election personnel have been allowed inside the counting centre after strict verification. Authorities have also enforced detailed traffic and security arrangements around the venue.

Datia By-Election Result 2026 Live: Main Candidates in the Fray

The Datia Assembly by-election has witnessed a direct contest between the BJP and the Congress.

The key candidates include:

• Ashutosh Tiwari – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
• Ghanshyam Singh – Indian National Congress (Congress)

Several independent and smaller party candidates are also in the fray, but the main electoral battle remains between the BJP and the Congress.