1980
V. PETHAPERUMAL
Margin2,27023.0%
Winner votes4,82448.9%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. PETHAPERUMAL JNP | 4,824 | 48.9% | |
| 2 | N. KANDEBAN CPI | 2,554 | 25.9% |
| 3 | A. R. SOOSAIRAJ INC(I) | 2,497 | 25.3% |
Turnout75.4%Votes cast9,875Electors13,094
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. PETHAPERUMAL JNP | 4,824 | 48.9% | |
| 2 | N. KANDEBAN CPI | 2,554 | 25.9% |
| 3 | A. R. SOOSAIRAJ INC(I) | 2,497 | 25.3% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. PETHAPERUMAL JNP | 6,228 | 44.7% | |
| 2 | T. MURUGESAN INC | 3,926 | 28.2% |
| 3 | A.V. SHUNMUGAM DMK | 3,790 | 27.2% |