1980
V.N. SWAMYNATHAN
Margin16,0992.7%
Winner votes2,94,49449.9%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V.N. SWAMYNATHAN INC(I) | 2,94,494 | 49.9% | |
| 2 | KUZHA CHELLAIYA ADK | 2,78,395 | 47.2% |
| 3 | S. SOORYANARAYANAN IND | 6,486 | 1.1% |
| 4 | M. DHANDAYUDHAPANI IND | 6,389 | 1.1% |
| 5 | K. RAMANUJAM JNP(S) | 4,150 | 0.7% |
Turnout79.3%Votes cast5,89,914Electors7,43,763