1980
RATHINAM, M. V.
Margin13,03614.0%
Winner votes52,83356.6%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
RATHINAM, M. V. ADK | 52,833 | 56.6% | |
| 2 | KANNAPPAN, M. DMK | 39,797 | 42.6% |
| 3 | KANNAIYAN, P. IND | 704 | 0.8% |
Turnout69.2%Votes cast93,334Electors1,34,946
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
RATHINAM, M. V. ADK | 52,833 | 56.6% | |
| 2 | KANNAPPAN, M. DMK | 39,797 | 42.6% |
| 3 | KANNAIYAN, P. IND | 704 | 0.8% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
M.V. RATHINAM ADK | 54,337 | 52.6% | |
| 2 | S.RAJU DMK | 47,527 | 46.0% |
| 3 | K.CHOCKALINGAM IND | 872 | 0.8% |
| 4 | C. KANNIMUTHU IND | 327 | 0.3% |
| 5 | P.KANNAIYAN IND | 230 | 0.2% |