1980
AMBIKAPATHY, M.
Margin18,32219.9%
Winner votes51,81856.3%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
AMBIKAPATHY, M. CPI | 51,818 | 56.3% | |
| 2 | GOPALASAMY THENKONDAR M. INC(I) | 33,496 | 36.4% |
| 3 | KUNCHITHAPATHAM, K. IND | 5,895 | 6.4% |
| 4 | VEERAIYA THEVAR, P. JNP(JP) | 787 | 0.9% |
Turnout76.0%Votes cast91,996Electors1,21,083