1980
V. V. DAKSHINAMOORTHY
Margin9,46811.8%
Winner votes44,69555.9%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. V. DAKSHINAMOORTHY CPM | 44,695 | 55.9% | |
| 2 | K. A. DEVASSIA KEC(J) | 35,227 | 44.1% |
Turnout83.1%Votes cast79,922Electors96,202
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. V. DAKSHINAMOORTHY CPM | 44,695 | 55.9% | |
| 2 | K. A. DEVASSIA KEC(J) | 35,227 | 44.1% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
A . K . PADMANABHAN MASTER CPM | 41,308 | 52.0% | |
| 2 | K . A. . DEVASSIA KEC(J) | 34,585 | 43.6% |
| 3 | JOHN PAPPACHAN BJP | 2,360 | 3.0% |
| 4 | JOSEPH ERIMATTATHIL IND | 522 | 0.7% |
| 5 | K . P. PADMANABHAN KANNATTI IND | 455 | 0.6% |
| 6 | T. K. KALANTHAN HAJI IND | 131 | 0.2% |