1957
A.V.P. ASAITHAMBI
Margin2,6628.2%
Winner votes17,63254.1%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
A.V.P. ASAITHAMBI IND | 17,632 | 54.1% | |
| 2 | K. VENKATASAMY NAIDU INC | 14,970 | 45.9% |
Turnout37.6%Votes cast32,602Electors86,621
Vidhan Sabha · MAS-5
Purasawalkamrenamed
1957 Thousand Lights1962 Purasawalkam
1962
BASHYAM REDDY
Margin8,76113.4%
Winner votes27,47442.0%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
BASHYAM REDDY INC | 27,474 | 40.4% | |
| 2 | PAKKIRISAMI PILLAI SL | 18,713 | 27.5% |
| 3 | S. GOVINDASAMI IND | 17,566 | 25.8% |
| 4 | P. C. KALAYANASUNDARAM BJS | 1,595 | 2.4% |
Turnout72.0%Votes cast68,000Electors94,436
Winner held by2 different parties
Winner flipped1 time
Marginwidening
Turnoutrising
Candidates2 → 4
Margin range2,662 – 8,761