1980
PERUMAL R.K.
Margin6,6408.8%
Winner votes40,72853.8%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
PERUMAL R.K. ADK | 40,728 | 53.8% | |
| 2 | KUMARAGURUBARA RAMANATHAN S. DMK | 34,088 | 45.0% |
| 3 | THOMAS T. IND | 367 | 0.5% |
| 4 | CHELLASAMY P. IND | 343 | 0.5% |
| 5 | RAMAKRISHNA BHAT Y. IND | 132 | 0.2% |
| 6 | PERUMALSAMY NAICKER O.S. IND | 108 | 0.1% |
Turnout64.9%Votes cast75,766Electors1,16,745