The 2023 verdict in Basna went to Sampat Agrawal of the BJP, who polled 108,871 votes (57.80%). Devendra Bahadur Singh of the INC finished second with 72,078 votes (38.27%), producing a winning margin of 36,793. Arvind Pradhan of the IND was third with 1,271 votes (0.67%).
Official result table
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share | Status |
| Sampat Agrawal | BJP | 108,871 | 57.80% | Winner |
| Devendra Bahadur Singh | INC | 72,078 | 38.27% | Runner-up |
| Arvind Pradhan | IND | 1,271 | 0.67% | Third |
| NOTA | NOTA | 1,443 | — | — |
How the contest in Basna took shape
The final count established a clear numerical gap between the top two candidates. Sampat Agrawal reached 108,871 votes, while Devendra Bahadur Singh finished with 72,078. The resulting 36,793-vote margin decided the 2023 contest. The vote-share figures tell the same story: 57.80% for the winner and 38.27% for the runner-up.
The third-place candidate, Arvind Pradhan of the IND, received 1,271 votes. NOTA recorded 1,443. 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
Basna had 224,581 registered electors, with turnout of about 83.86%. Within that participation level, the gap between first and second place was 36,793 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 108,871 votes for Sampat Agrawal against 72,078 for Devendra Bahadur Singh. The 1,271 votes recorded by Arvind Pradhan 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 Sampat Agrawal of the BJP won Basna, with Devendra Bahadur Singh of the INC finishing second. The most useful facts for understanding the result are the candidates’ totals, their vote shares, the 36,793-vote margin, turnout of 83.86%, 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 Basna 2023 result is the 36,793-vote winning margin. Sampat Agrawal finished first with 57.80%, while Devendra Bahadur Singh was second with 38.27%. The 1,271 votes won by third-placed Arvind Pradhan are also part of the final structure of the contest. With turnout at 83.86%, these figures provide a clear factual baseline for the constituency’s 2023 election record.
(FAQ)
Who won the Basna Assembly election in 2023?
Sampat Agrawal of the BJP won with 108,871 votes.
Who finished second?
Devendra Bahadur Singh of the INC received 72,078 votes.
What was the winning margin?
The winning margin was 36,793 votes.
What was the turnout?
Turnout was about 83.86%.
How many electors were registered?
The constituency had 224,581 registered electors.
Who finished third?
Arvind Pradhan of the IND received 1,271 votes.
How many votes did NOTA receive?
NOTA received 1,443 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.
