Bhopal, July 12 -- Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Sunday exuded confidence over the party's prospects in the upcoming Datia Assembly by-election, saying Congress would "100 per cent" win the seat.

Addressing reporters, Patwari said, "Ghanshyam Singh has been given the ticket with the consensus of all senior leaders and workers... Congress will win the election there 100%."

The Congress had on July 11 announced Ghanshyam Singh as its candidate for the Datia Assembly by-election. He is pitted against BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari in the high-stakes contest.

Following his nomination, Singh accused the BJP of fostering corruption and weakening the social fabric in the constituency.

Speaking to ANI, he said his priority ...