1980
VELAPPAN C. V.
Margin5,4016.2%
Winner votes39,22445.1%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
VELAPPAN C. V. ADK | 39,224 | 45.1% | |
| 2 | SENGOTTAIYAN, P. INC(I) | 33,823 | 38.9% |
| 3 | PARAMASHIVAM, V. S. JNP(JP) | 13,032 | 15.0% |
| 4 | MANI, A. IND | 869 | 1.0% |
Turnout66.3%Votes cast86,948Electors1,31,117