1980
J. CHITHARANJAN
Margin5,3677.9%
Winner votes34,03750.1%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
J. CHITHARANJAN CPI | 34,037 | 50.1% | |
| 2 | VARINJAM VASU PILLAI JNP | 28,670 | 42.2% |
| 3 | PHILIP M. PRASAD JNP(S) | 3,104 | 4.6% |
| 4 | A. ABDUL SAMEI IND | 715 | 1.1% |
| 5 | A. RAGHAVAN IND | 591 | 0.9% |
| 6 | K. BADARUDDIN SUC | 377 | 0.6% |
| 7 | N. GANAPATHY PILLAI IND | 221 | 0.3% |
| 8 | P. K. CHANDRAN IND | 155 | 0.2% |
Turnout71.4%Votes cast67,870Electors95,044