1980
GURUSWAMY, P.
Margin13,83622.9%
Winner votes34,49857.1%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
GURUSWAMY, P. ADK | 34,498 | 57.1% | |
| 2 | VADIVEL, T. G. DMK | 20,662 | 34.2% |
| 3 | KARUPPAN, M. JNP(JP) | 4,588 | 7.6% |
| 4 | MUTHUSAMY, T. P. IND | 714 | 1.2% |
Turnout55.6%Votes cast60,462Electors1,08,662