The 2023 verdict in Jaijaipur went to Baleshwar Sahu of the INC, who polled 76,747 votes (44.04%). Krishna Kant Chandra of the BJP finished second with 50,825 votes (29.16%), producing a winning margin of 25,922. Keshav Prasad Chandra of the BSP was third with 26,877 votes (15.42%).
Official result table
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share | Status |
| Baleshwar Sahu | INC | 76,747 | 44.04% | Winner |
| Krishna Kant Chandra | BJP | 50,825 | 29.16% | Runner-up |
| Keshav Prasad Chandra | BSP | 26,877 | 15.42% | Third |
| NOTA | NOTA | 840 | — | — |
How the contest in Jaijaipur took shape
The final count established a clear numerical gap between the top two candidates. Baleshwar Sahu reached 76,747 votes, while Krishna Kant Chandra finished with 50,825. The resulting 25,922-vote margin decided the 2023 contest. The vote-share figures tell the same story: 44.04% for the winner and 29.16% for the runner-up.
The third-place candidate, Keshav Prasad Chandra of the BSP, received 26,877 votes. NOTA recorded 840. 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
Jaijaipur had 249,202 registered electors, with turnout of about 69.93%. Within that participation level, the gap between first and second place was 25,922 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 76,747 votes for Baleshwar Sahu against 50,825 for Krishna Kant Chandra. The 26,877 votes recorded by Keshav Prasad Chandra 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 Baleshwar Sahu of the INC won Jaijaipur, with Krishna Kant Chandra of the BJP finishing second. The most useful facts for understanding the result are the candidates’ totals, their vote shares, the 25,922-vote margin, turnout of 69.93%, 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 Jaijaipur 2023 result is the 25,922-vote winning margin. Baleshwar Sahu finished first with 44.04%, while Krishna Kant Chandra was second with 29.16%. The 26,877 votes won by third-placed Keshav Prasad Chandra are also part of the final structure of the contest. With turnout at 69.93%, these figures provide a clear factual baseline for the constituency’s 2023 election record.
(FAQ)
Who won the Jaijaipur Assembly election in 2023?
Baleshwar Sahu of the INC won with 76,747 votes.
Who finished second?
Krishna Kant Chandra of the BJP received 50,825 votes.
What was the winning margin?
The winning margin was 25,922 votes.
What was the turnout?
Turnout was about 69.93%.
How many electors were registered?
The constituency had 249,202 registered electors.
Who finished third?
Keshav Prasad Chandra of the BSP received 26,877 votes.
How many votes did NOTA receive?
NOTA received 840 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.
