1980
CHIDAMBARAM, C. T.
Margin3,8934.3%
Winner votes46,54151.8%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
CHIDAMBARAM, C. T. DMK | 46,541 | 51.8% | |
| 2 | KALIAPPAN, P. ADK | 42,648 | 47.5% |
| 3 | ALAGAPPAN, R. M. IND | 697 | 0.8% |
Turnout67.2%Votes cast89,886Electors1,33,753
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
CHIDAMBARAM, C. T. DMK | 46,541 | 51.8% | |
| 2 | KALIAPPAN, P. ADK | 42,648 | 47.5% |
| 3 | ALAGAPPAN, R. M. IND | 697 | 0.8% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
S.P. DURAIRASU ADK | 47,760 | 49.0% | |
| 2 | C.T. CHIDAMBARAM DMK | 38,101 | 39.1% |
| 3 | K.R. BOOMINATHAN IND | 11,324 | 11.6% |
| 4 | M. GUNASEKARAN IND | 319 | 0.3% |