Datia, Aug. 3 -- As the counting of votes got underway for the Datia Assembly bypoll, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Ashutosh Tiwari is leading by 1184 votes after Round 1 of counting. The BJP candidate has expressed firm confidence in the party's victory, citing public trust in Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's governance and development agenda.

Speaking to reporters here, Tiwari stated that the electorate in Datia has extended its support to the BJP government's development record.

"Everyone's blessings are with the BJP; we have received immense support from all. The voters have extended their blessings to the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh, led by CM Mohan Yadav, based on the agenda of development," Tiwari said.

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