1971
GOPAL K. P.
Margin6771.0%
Winner votes34,48348.9%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
GOPAL K. P. NCO | 34,483 | 48.9% | |
| 2 | CHELLATHURAI P.S. DMK | 33,806 | 47.9% |
| 3 | HUSSAIN MEER P. CPM | 2,273 | 3.2% |
Turnout71.0%Votes cast70,562Electors99,318
Vidhan Sabha · TN-129
Palanirenamed
1971 Cumbum1977 Palani
1977
N. PALANIVEL
Margin3,8445.6%
Winner votes23,81034.5%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
N. PALANIVEL CPM | 23,810 | 34.5% | |
| 2 | S.R.P. MANI INC | 19,966 | 29.0% |
| 3 | K. KRISHNA MOORTHY DMK | 17,012 | 24.7% |
| 4 | I. BATHRAKALI JNP | 7,662 | 11.1% |
| 5 | A.S. POONAMANIAL IND | 504 | 0.7% |
Turnout55.1%Votes cast68,954Electors1,25,061
Winner held by2 different parties
Winner flipped1 time
Marginwidening
Turnoutfalling
Candidates3 → 5
Margin range677 – 3,844