1980
M. A. SHANMUGAM
Margin1,01311.5%
Winner votes3,73842.6%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
M. A. SHANMUGAM DMK | 3,738 | 42.6% | |
| 2 | K. R. SUBRAMANIA PADAYACHI JNP | 2,725 | 31.1% |
| 3 | N. VENKATASAMY IND | 2,313 | 26.4% |
Turnout83.8%Votes cast8,776Electors10,471