1971
C. JANARDHANAN
Margin20,3245.2%
Winner votes1,86,70948.1%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
C. JANARDHANAN CPI | 1,86,709 | 48.1% | |
| 2 | K. P. ARAVINDAKSHAN CPM | 1,66,385 | 42.8% |
| 3 | M. A. POULOSE NCO | 26,960 | 6.9% |
| 4 | RAMU KARIAT IND | 6,364 | 1.6% |
| 5 | K. L. VARGHESE IND | 1,971 | 0.5% |
Turnout71.0%Votes cast3,88,389Electors5,47,049