1980
KALANIDHI A.
Margin1,05,04921.6%
Winner votes2,90,19959.5%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
KALANIDHI A. DMK | 2,90,199 | 59.5% | |
| 2 | RAMACHANDRAN P. JNP | 1,85,150 | 38.0% |
| 3 | RAJAGOPALAN P. INC(U) | 6,172 | 1.3% |
| 4 | ZAINUDDIN A.K. IND | 1,676 | 0.3% |
| 5 | CHANDRAN K. IND | 1,623 | 0.3% |
| 6 | SHANKER GIRI V. IND | 1,134 | 0.2% |
| 7 | LOGANATHAN C.P. IND | 789 | 0.2% |
| 8 | MANAKCHAND NAHAR IND | 666 | 0.1% |
Turnout67.0%Votes cast4,87,409Electors7,26,953