Bhopal, Aug. 3 -- Following Congress's win in Datia by-elections, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday accepted the verdict, pointing out that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had actually expanded its vote base in the constituency despite the loss.

Speaking to reporters following the results, CM Yadav said, "It is a different matter that we received 1,700 more votes than we did in the last Assembly election. The trust that the public places in us through elections and democracy reflects our own faith in the democratic process."

Yadav highlighted the BJP's unbroken streak of victories in major polls in the state, expressing hope that the party will emerge victorious in the future electoral battles.

"Since the last...