1980
ARUNACHALAM M.
Margin1,08,31624.8%
Winner votes2,72,26062.4%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
ARUNACHALAM M. INC(I) | 2,72,260 | 62.4% | |
| 2 | RAJAGOPALAN S. JNP | 1,63,944 | 37.6% |
Turnout64.2%Votes cast4,36,204Electors6,79,386
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
ARUNACHALAM M. INC(I) | 2,72,260 | 62.4% | |
| 2 | RAJAGOPALAN S. JNP | 1,63,944 | 37.6% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
M. ARUNACHALAM INC | 3,60,517 | 68.1% | |
| 2 | R. KRISHNAN CPM | 1,68,950 | 31.9% |