1970
V. K. GOPINATHAN
Margin1,7282.8%
Winner votes28,08045.2%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. K. GOPINATHAN SOP | 28,080 | 45.2% | |
| 2 | K. S. NAIR CPI | 26,352 | 42.4% |
| 3 | M. A. CHAKRAPANI BJS | 7,272 | 11.7% |
| 4 | P. C. RAMAN IND | 466 | 0.8% |
Turnout82.9%Votes cast62,170Electors75,018