1980
BALAN,S
Margin8,2809.2%
Winner votes49,26954.6%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
BALAN,S DMK | 49,269 | 54.6% | |
| 2 | MURUGAIAN,V CPM | 40,989 | 45.4% |
Turnout60.9%Votes cast90,258Electors1,48,248
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
BALAN,S DMK | 49,269 | 54.6% | |
| 2 | MURUGAIAN,V CPM | 40,989 | 45.4% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
PARITHI ELAMYAZHUTHI DMK | 53,325 | 53.0% | |
| 2 | SATHIAVANIMUTHU ADK | 46,121 | 45.9% |
| 3 | SANKARALINGAM IND | 521 | 0.5% |
| 4 | V. MALAICHAMY IND | 199 | 0.2% |
| 5 | K. ANANDARAJ IND | 199 | 0.2% |
| 6 | S. MUNUSAMY IND | 93 | 0.1% |
| 7 | RANGAN IND | 83 | 0.1% |