The 2023 verdict in Khallari went to Dwarikadhish Yadav of the INC, who polled 104,052 votes (57.86%). Alka Chandrakar of the BJP finished second with 66,933 votes (37.22%), producing a winning margin of 37,119. Santosh Darchand Banjare of the IND was third with 2,187 votes (1.22%).
Official result table
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Vote share | Status |
| Dwarikadhish Yadav | INC | 104,052 | 57.86% | Winner |
| Alka Chandrakar | BJP | 66,933 | 37.22% | Runner-up |
| Santosh Darchand Banjare | IND | 2,187 | 1.22% | Third |
| NOTA | NOTA | 2,095 | — | — |
How the contest in Khallari took shape
The final count established a clear numerical gap between the top two candidates. Dwarikadhish Yadav reached 104,052 votes, while Alka Chandrakar finished with 66,933. The resulting 37,119-vote margin decided the 2023 contest. The vote-share figures tell the same story: 57.86% for the winner and 37.22% for the runner-up.
The third-place candidate, Santosh Darchand Banjare of the IND, received 2,187 votes. NOTA recorded 2,095. 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
Khallari had 217,389 registered electors, with turnout of about 82.72%. Within that participation level, the gap between first and second place was 37,119 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 104,052 votes for Dwarikadhish Yadav against 66,933 for Alka Chandrakar. The 2,187 votes recorded by Santosh Darchand Banjare 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 Dwarikadhish Yadav of the INC won Khallari, with Alka Chandrakar of the BJP finishing second. The most useful facts for understanding the result are the candidates’ totals, their vote shares, the 37,119-vote margin, turnout of 82.72%, 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 Khallari 2023 result is the 37,119-vote winning margin. Dwarikadhish Yadav finished first with 57.86%, while Alka Chandrakar was second with 37.22%. The 2,187 votes won by third-placed Santosh Darchand Banjare are also part of the final structure of the contest. With turnout at 82.72%, these figures provide a clear factual baseline for the constituency’s 2023 election record.
(FAQ)
Who won the Khallari Assembly election in 2023?
Dwarikadhish Yadav of the INC won with 104,052 votes.
Who finished second?
Alka Chandrakar of the BJP received 66,933 votes.
What was the winning margin?
The winning margin was 37,119 votes.
What was the turnout?
Turnout was about 82.72%.
How many electors were registered?
The constituency had 217,389 registered electors.
Who finished third?
Santosh Darchand Banjare of the IND received 2,187 votes.
How many votes did NOTA receive?
NOTA received 2,095 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.
