1980
PONNURANGAM,P
Margin9351.3%
Winner votes37,39050.3%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
PONNURANGAM,P DMK | 37,390 | 50.3% | |
| 2 | PANDIAN,D CPI | 36,455 | 49.0% |
| 3 | NAGALINGAM,S IND | 192 | 0.3% |
| 4 | RAMIAH,M IND | 181 | 0.2% |
| 5 | VIVEKANANDAN,K JNP(SR) | 101 | 0.1% |
Turnout63.7%Votes cast74,319Electors1,16,630