1971
R. BALAKRISHNA PILLAI
Margin55,52714.7%
Winner votes2,12,21056.0%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
R. BALAKRISHNA PILLAI KEC | 2,12,210 | 56.0% | |
| 2 | S. RAMACHANDRAN PILLAI CPM | 1,56,683 | 41.4% |
| 3 | C. THOMAS IND | 9,969 | 2.6% |
Turnout73.7%Votes cast3,78,862Electors5,14,087