1982
V. DINAKARAN
Margin1,8842.7%
Winner votes35,82150.9%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. DINAKARAN IND | 35,821 | 50.9% | |
| 2 | P. K. CHANDRANANDAN CPM | 33,937 | 48.3% |
| 3 | R. BALAKRISHNA PILLAI IND | 582 | 0.8% |
Turnout82.0%Votes cast70,340Electors85,833
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. DINAKARAN IND | 35,821 | 50.9% | |
| 2 | P. K. CHANDRANANDAN CPM | 33,937 | 48.3% |
| 3 | R. BALAKRISHNA PILLAI IND | 582 | 0.8% |