1980
K. K. BALAKRISHNAN
Margin1,1251.8%
Winner votes32,02450.4%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
K. K. BALAKRISHNAN INC(I) | 32,024 | 50.4% | |
| 2 | K. S. SANKARAN CPM | 30,899 | 48.6% |
| 3 | P. P. KOMAN IND | 599 | 0.9% |
Turnout68.8%Votes cast63,522Electors92,321
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
K. K. BALAKRISHNAN INC(I) | 32,024 | 50.4% | |
| 2 | K. S. SANKARAN CPM | 30,899 | 48.6% |
| 3 | P. P. KOMAN IND | 599 | 0.9% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
C. K. CHAKRAPANI CPM | 33,030 | 51.1% | |
| 2 | T. K. C. VADUTHALA INC | 30,907 | 47.8% |
| 3 | AYYAPPAN IND | 748 | 1.2% |