1980
DHANAPAL, P.
Margin12,55515.6%
Winner votes45,66456.6%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
DHANAPAL, P. ADK | 45,664 | 56.6% | |
| 2 | VARADARAJAN, R. DMK | 33,109 | 41.0% |
| 3 | KANDASAMY, R. JNP(JP) | 1,329 | 1.6% |
| 4 | MANICKAM, T. K. IND | 564 | 0.7% |
Turnout54.4%Votes cast80,666Electors1,48,309