1980
P. K. CHANDRANANDAN
Margin3,1254.5%
Winner votes36,00952.3%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. K. CHANDRANANDAN CPM | 36,009 | 52.3% | |
| 2 | V. DINAKARAN IND | 32,884 | 47.7% |
Turnout78.5%Votes cast68,893Electors87,812
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. K. CHANDRANANDAN CPM | 36,009 | 52.3% | |
| 2 | V. DINAKARAN IND | 32,884 | 47.7% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. DINAKARAN IND | 35,821 | 50.9% | |
| 2 | P. K. CHANDRANANDAN CPM | 33,937 | 48.3% |
| 3 | R. BALAKRISHNA PILLAI IND | 582 | 0.8% |