1978
RANGANATHAN P.K.
Margin3,3407.6%
Winner votes17,85140.8%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
RANGANATHAN P.K. INC(I) | 17,851 | 40.8% | |
| 2 | GOVINDARAJA P.D. JNP | 14,511 | 33.1% |
| 3 | KUPPURAJ M.K. DMK | 5,397 | 12.3% |
| 4 | PANDYAN M. ADK | 4,105 | 9.4% |
| 5 | KEMPAMMA T. IND | 943 | 2.1% |
| 6 | DHARMALINGAM A.M. INC | 855 | 1.9% |
| 7 | ASWATH T.M. IND | 109 | 0.3% |
Turnout60.4%Votes cast43,771Electors72,452