1980
G. VARADAN
Margin16,39528.1%
Winner votes36,34662.2%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
G. VARADAN CPM | 36,346 | 62.2% | |
| 2 | P. A. PRAKASH IND | 19,951 | 34.2% |
| 3 | S. M. PONNUSAMY JNP | 1,889 | 3.2% |
| 4 | INPANATHAN IND | 209 | 0.4% |
Turnout54.3%Votes cast58,395Electors1,07,644