1980
THANGAVELRAJ, P. M.
Margin9,03911.5%
Winner votes43,62355.3%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
THANGAVELRAJ, P. M. INC(I) | 43,623 | 55.3% | |
| 2 | RENGARAJU, O. ADK | 34,584 | 43.9% |
| 3 | SANNASI, M. IND | 640 | 0.8% |
Turnout62.8%Votes cast78,847Electors1,25,588
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
THANGAVELRAJ, P. M. INC(I) | 43,623 | 55.3% | |
| 2 | RENGARAJU, O. ADK | 34,584 | 43.9% |
| 3 | SANNASI, M. IND | 640 | 0.8% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
THANGAVELRAJ, P. M. INC | 65,928 | 70.4% | |
| 2 | KRISHNAN, K. DMK | 25,613 | 27.4% |
| 3 | SUNDARAMURTHY, A. IND | 1,642 | 1.8% |
| 4 | APPAVVO, M. IND | 467 | 0.5% |