1980
MURUGIAN S.
Margin1,15,36126.4%
Winner votes2,74,21662.8%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
MURUGIAN S. DMK | 2,74,216 | 62.8% | |
| 2 | PANDURANGAN M. ADK | 1,58,855 | 36.4% |
| 3 | RASHEED A. A. IND | 3,322 | 0.8% |
Turnout63.5%Votes cast4,36,393Electors6,86,891
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
MURUGIAN S. DMK | 2,74,216 | 62.8% | |
| 2 | PANDURANGAN M. ADK | 1,58,855 | 36.4% |
| 3 | RASHEED A. A. IND | 3,322 | 0.8% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
JAYAMOHAN A. INC | 2,98,159 | 55.6% | |
| 2 | ABDUL LATHEEF M. DMK | 1,76,372 | 32.9% |
| 3 | VENKATESAN P. IND | 51,157 | 9.5% |
| 4 | THANGARAJ T.C. IND | 10,684 | 2.0% |