Bhopal, July 13 -- Madhya Pradesh former Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Monday said that he will join Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to support the Bharatiya Janata Party's official candidate, Ashutosh Tiwari in the Datia Assembly by-election.

Speaking to ANI in Bhopal, the former Home Minister emphasised his commitment to the party's organisational goals and his role in the upcoming electoral battle.

"I am going to accompany the Chief Minister and will be present at Ashutosh Tiwari's nomination... I will do the party's work," Mishra said.

Earlier Mishra dismissed speculation over discontent after being denied the party ticket for the upcoming Datia Assembly bypoll, saying he has "no resentment" with anyone and will abide by the party's ...