1971
P. U. SHANMUGAM
Margin18,31024.4%
Winner votes46,63362.2%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. U. SHANMUGAM DMK | 46,633 | 62.2% | |
| 2 | D. ANNAMALAI PILLAI NCO | 28,323 | 37.8% |
Turnout71.9%Votes cast74,956Electors1,04,261
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. U. SHANMUGAM DMK | 46,633 | 62.2% | |
| 2 | D. ANNAMALAI PILLAI NCO | 28,323 | 37.8% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. ARJUNAN ADK | 33,925 | 41.5% | |
| 2 | E. SELYARASU DMK | 24,703 | 30.2% |
| 3 | M. THELLUR DHARUMARASAN JNP | 19,448 | 23.8% |
| 4 | R. SHANMUGAM INC | 2,831 | 3.5% |
| 5 | M.A. KHADER IND | 892 | 1.1% |