1980
T. K. ARUMUGHAN
Margin6,3209.9%
Winner votes34,53054.1%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
T. K. ARUMUGHAN CPM | 34,530 | 54.1% | |
| 2 | V. MANI INC(I) | 28,210 | 44.2% |
| 3 | P. THAYANKAN IND | 1,105 | 1.7% |
Turnout63.6%Votes cast63,845Electors1,00,428
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
T. K. ARUMUGHAN CPM | 34,530 | 54.1% | |
| 2 | V. MANI INC(I) | 28,210 | 44.2% |
| 3 | P. THAYANKAN IND | 1,105 | 1.7% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
T. K. ARUMUGHAN CPM | 41,312 | 58.1% | |
| 2 | M. P. THAMI INC | 27,818 | 39.1% |
| 3 | KUTTAN THANDAN IND | 1,227 | 1.7% |
| 4 | P. THAYANKAN IND | 773 | 1.1% |