1980
UTHIRAPATHI, P.
Margin22,70622.4%
Winner votes62,05161.2%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
UTHIRAPATHI, P. CPM | 62,051 | 61.2% | |
| 2 | VEDAIYAN, V. INC(I) | 39,345 | 38.8% |
Turnout79.4%Votes cast1,01,396Electors1,27,669
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
UTHIRAPATHI, P. CPM | 62,051 | 61.2% | |
| 2 | VEDAIYAN, V. INC(I) | 39,345 | 38.8% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. UTHIRAPATHI CPI | 59,834 | 54.4% | |
| 2 | J. ARCHUNAN ADK | 49,019 | 44.6% |
| 3 | K. AMBIKAPATHI IND | 1,065 | 1.0% |