The 2023 verdict in Marwahi (ST) went to Pranav Kumar Marpachi. Pranav Kumar Marpachi of the BJP polled 51,960 votes, while Gulab Raj of the JCCJ finished second with 39,882. The official winning margin was 12,078 votes. Election Commission constituency-level voter data records 197,952 electors and turnout of about 78.78%.
Official result table
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Position |
| Pranav Kumar Marpachi | BJP | 51,960 | Winner |
| Gulab Raj | JCCJ | 39,882 | Runner-up |
| Dr. K. K. Dhruv | INC | 39,221 | Third |
| NOTA | NOTA | 4,088 | — |
How the count shaped the Marwahi (ST) result
Once counting was complete, the clearest number in the Marwahi (ST) story was the gap between first and second place. Pranav Kumar Marpachi finished with 51,960 votes and Gulab Raj with 39,882, producing an official margin of 12,078 votes.
The third-place candidate was Dr. K. K. Dhruv of the INC with 39,221 votes. NOTA recorded 4,088. Keeping these figures separate gives a fuller picture of how votes were distributed across the ballot.
Turnout and the scale of the contest
With 197,952 registered electors, Marwahi (ST) recorded turnout of about 78.78%. Turnout describes the scale of participation. Within that participation, the final gap between winner and runner-up was 12,078 votes.
The contest ended with a margin of 12,078 votes. The third candidate’s 39,221 votes and NOTA’s 4,088 votes remain separate parts of the certified result and should not be reassigned to either leading candidate.
The top three candidates and the shape of the vote
The 2023 result in Marwahi (ST) was built from more than the winner and runner-up. Pranav Kumar Marpachi led with 51,960 votes, Gulab Raj followed with 39,882, and Dr. K. K. Dhruv was third with 39,221. That order records the actual spread of votes and the size of support outside the top two.
Election Mandi Analysis
The verified 2023 record in Marwahi (ST) is straightforward: Pranav Kumar Marpachi won with 51,960 votes, Gulab Raj polled 39,882, and the margin was 12,078. Turnout of about 78.78% shows the scale of participation, while Dr. K. K. Dhruv’s 39,221 votes and NOTA’s 4,088 complete the result picture. These figures document the 2023 verdict; they do not by themselves determine a future election outcome.
Questions
Who won the Marwahi (ST) Assembly election in 2023?
Pranav Kumar Marpachi of the BJP won with 51,960 votes.
Who finished second?
Gulab Raj of the JCCJ finished second with 39,882 votes.
What was the winning margin?
The winning margin was 12,078 votes.
What was the turnout?
ECI constituency-level voter data records turnout at about 78.78%.
How many electors were registered?
The constituency had 197,952 registered electors.
Who finished third?
Dr. K. K. Dhruv of the INC finished third with 39,221 votes.
How many votes did NOTA receive?
NOTA received 4,088 votes.
Is this a prediction for the next election?
No. This is a factual record of 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 voter information.
