IndiaThe Election Commission of India has scheduled a by-election for the Datia assembly seat to be held on July 30, following the disqualification of Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti. Bharti's membership was revoked on April 2 after he was sentenced to three years in prison for a 25-year-old fraud case involving manipulation of fixed deposits while serving as chairman of a local bank. In the 2023 assembly elections, Bharti had defeated BJP leader Narottam Mishra by over 7,700 votes. The by-election timeline includes notification issuance on July 6, nomination deadlines through July 16, and results expected by August 4. Both the Congress and BJP have expressed confidence in their chances, with the Congress accusing the BJP and Election Commission of orchestrating the situation.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the Congress and BJP perspectives without overtly favoring either side. It provides factual details about the legal proceedings against Rajendra Bharti and quotes statements from both parties, offering balanced coverage of the situation.
