1980
ARUNACHALAM R.
Margin3,8934.7%
Winner votes42,85051.8%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
ARUNACHALAM R. ADK | 42,850 | 51.8% | |
| 2 | VELUSWAMY K. DMK | 38,957 | 47.1% |
| 3 | ARJUNAN IND | 521 | 0.6% |
| 4 | KONDAN IND | 429 | 0.5% |
Turnout61.4%Votes cast82,757Electors1,34,869