1980
M. P. THAMI
Margin6191.0%
Winner votes30,21450.5%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
M. P. THAMI INC(I) | 30,214 | 50.5% | |
| 2 | N. SUBBAYYAN INC(U) | 29,595 | 49.5% |
Turnout65.3%Votes cast59,809Electors91,523
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
M. P. THAMI INC(I) | 30,214 | 50.5% | |
| 2 | N. SUBBAYYAN INC(U) | 29,595 | 49.5% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
K. K. BALAKRISHNAN INC | 31,806 | 48.2% | |
| 2 | T. P. KUNHUNNY CPM | 31,399 | 47.6% |
| 3 | O. P. VELAYUDHAN BJP | 2,815 | 4.3% |