1977
MURUGESAN A.
Margin1,09,23424.4%
Winner votes2,78,40662.2%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
MURUGESAN A. ADK | 2,78,406 | 62.2% | |
| 2 | RAJANGAM N. DMK | 1,69,172 | 37.8% |
Turnout67.4%Votes cast4,47,578Electors6,63,634
Lok Sabha · TN-12
Chidambaram
1980
KULANDAIVELU V.
Margin1,38,72529.2%
Winner votes3,02,52363.6%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
KULANDAIVELU V. DMK | 3,02,523 | 63.6% | |
| 2 | MAHALINGAM S. CPM | 1,63,798 | 34.4% |
| 3 | DURAISWAMY R.N. IND | 5,984 | 1.3% |
| 4 | DURAIVELAVAN D. IND | 3,430 | 0.7% |
Turnout68.5%Votes cast4,75,735Electors6,94,357
Winner held by2 different parties
Winner flipped1 time
Marginwidening
Turnoutrising
Candidates2 → 4
Margin range1,09,234 – 1,38,725