1980
ARENGARAJAN, V.
Margin2,2662.6%
Winner votes43,26349.5%
ReservationST
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
ARENGARAJAN, V. ADK | 43,263 | 49.5% | |
| 2 | PALANIMUTHU, R. INC(I) | 40,997 | 46.9% |
| 3 | PERUMAL, K. JNP(JP) | 1,751 | 2.0% |
| 4 | PERUMAL, O. K. IND | 1,121 | 1.3% |
| 5 | RAMARAJU, A. IND | 333 | 0.4% |
Turnout68.3%Votes cast87,465Electors1,28,076