1980
VENKATARAMAN R.
Margin1,20,36222.1%
Winner votes3,28,83660.3%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
VENKATARAMAN R. INC(I) | 3,28,836 | 60.3% | |
| 2 | SULOCHANA SAMPATH E.V.K. ADK | 2,08,474 | 38.3% |
| 3 | SADAGOPAN A. IND | 1,930 | 0.3% |
| 4 | THALAPATHI C.V. SEMAN IND | 1,510 | 0.3% |
| 5 | MOHAN NAIR G. IND | 1,344 | 0.3% |
| 6 | VALLIAPPAN V. IND | 1,188 | 0.2% |
| 7 | JAGANNATHAN E. IND | 1,032 | 0.2% |
| 8 | RAGHAVAN IND | 666 | 0.1% |
Turnout67.1%Votes cast5,44,980Electors8,11,849