1980
K. P. VISWANATHAN
Margin16,70628.2%
Winner votes33,12755.9%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
K. P. VISWANATHAN INC(U) | 33,127 | 55.9% | |
| 2 | N. MADHAVAN IND | 16,421 | 27.7% |
| 3 | K. RAJAKHERIYAN IND | 6,825 | 11.5% |
| 4 | C. V. FRANCIS IND | 2,543 | 4.3% |
| 5 | KUMARGY IND | 351 | 0.6% |
Turnout62.3%Votes cast59,267Electors95,195