1980
M. P. GANGADHARAN
Margin3,4515.7%
Winner votes31,57052.4%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
M. P. GANGADHARAN INC(I) | 31,570 | 52.4% | |
| 2 | E. P. GOPALAN CPI | 28,119 | 46.7% |
| 3 | T. AYYAPPEN IND | 382 | 0.6% |
| 4 | K. BAMAKUMAR IND | 152 | 0.3% |
Turnout62.2%Votes cast60,223Electors96,865