In a rare display of dissent within the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, supporters of former MLA Narottam Mishra staged violent protests after he was denied a ticket, blocking a national highway in Datia overnight and disrupting the functioning of the party's district office. Police used force to disperse the protesters, while several district office-bearers resigned in protest.Mishra, who had maintained silence through Friday's unrest, was summoned to Bhopal by the state leadership on Saturday. Addressing the media, he urged party workers to abide by the BJP's decision."We will convince the workers. These are our workers, our own people. Everyone will agree. I have no dissatisfaction with anyone. I will do whatever the party says," he said. Earlier in the day, he appealed to his supporters not to resort to violence, saying there were proper channels within the party to voice their concerns. Sources told ET the party leadership made it clear to Mishra that newly nominated candidate Ashutosh Tiwari would not be replaced. Left with little room to manoeuvre, Mishra agreed to abide by the party's decision.
Narottam Mishra urges calm after supporters protest BJP ticket denial
Supporters of former MLA Narottam Mishra protested violently after he was denied a party ticket. Police dispersed the demonstrators, and several district office-bearers resigned from their positions. Mishra urged his workers to accept the BJP's decision and abide by party directives. He appealed to his supporters to avoid violence and use internal party channels. The party leadership confirmed the new candidate would not be replaced, which Mishra accepted.
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