The 2023 verdict in Raipur City North went to Purandar Mishra of the BJP, who polled 54,279 votes (48.26%). Kuldeep Singh Juneja of the INC finished second with 31,225 votes (27.76%), producing a winning margin of 23,054. Ajit Kukreja of the IND was third with 22,939 votes (20.39%).
Official result table
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share | Status |
| Purandar Mishra | BJP | 54,279 | 48.26% | Winner |
| Kuldeep Singh Juneja | INC | 31,225 | 27.76% | Runner-up |
| Ajit Kukreja | IND | 22,939 | 20.39% | Third |
| NOTA | NOTA | 872 | — | — |
How the contest in Raipur City North took shape
The final count established a clear numerical gap between the top two candidates. Purandar Mishra reached 54,279 votes, while Kuldeep Singh Juneja finished with 31,225. The resulting 23,054-vote margin decided the 2023 contest. The vote-share figures tell the same story: 48.26% for the winner and 27.76% for the runner-up.
The third-place candidate, Ajit Kukreja of the IND, received 22,939 votes. NOTA recorded 872. Read together, the top three totals and NOTA show how the recorded vote was distributed beyond the leading pair without attributing those votes to any social or demographic bloc.
Turnout, electorate and the winning margin
Raipur City North had 202,204 registered electors, with turnout of about 55.63%. Within that participation level, the gap between first and second place was 23,054 votes. Turnout measures participation, while the margin records the actual distance between the two leading candidates in the declared result.
The central numerical line of the result was therefore 54,279 votes for Purandar Mishra against 31,225 for Kuldeep Singh Juneja. The 22,939 votes recorded by Ajit Kukreja formed a separate third-place share of the contest. These figures do not, by themselves, establish how any particular community voted.
The story of the 2023 verdict
The established outcome is that Purandar Mishra of the BJP won Raipur City North, with Kuldeep Singh Juneja of the INC finishing second. The most useful facts for understanding the result are the candidates’ totals, their vote shares, the 23,054-vote margin, turnout of 55.63%, and the third-place performance. Together they form the constituency’s certified 2023 electoral record.
This is a record of the 2023 election, not a forecast of a future contest. Candidates, parties, local issues and turnout conditions can change. The analysis here is therefore confined to the declared 2023 result and the vote distribution visible in that result.
Election Mandi Analysis
The defining number in the Raipur City North 2023 result is the 23,054-vote winning margin. Purandar Mishra finished first with 48.26%, while Kuldeep Singh Juneja was second with 27.76%. The 22,939 votes won by third-placed Ajit Kukreja are also part of the final structure of the contest. With turnout at 55.63%, these figures provide a clear factual baseline for the constituency’s 2023 election record.
FAQ)
Who won the Raipur City North Assembly election in 2023?
Purandar Mishra of the BJP won with 54,279 votes.
Who finished second?
Kuldeep Singh Juneja of the INC received 31,225 votes.
What was the winning margin?
The winning margin was 23,054 votes.
What was the turnout?
Turnout was about 55.63%.
How many electors were registered?
The constituency had 202,204 registered electors.
Who finished third?
Ajit Kukreja of the IND received 22,939 votes.
How many votes did NOTA receive?
NOTA received 872 votes.
Is this a prediction for the next election?
No. This article records and analyses the established 2023 Assembly election result.
Sources
Election Commission of India — Chhattisgarh Legislative Election 2023 Statistical Report: Detailed Results, Constituency Data Summary, AC-wise Electors and Voters Information.
