1980
ARANGANAYAGAM, C.
Margin2,4273.1%
Winner votes38,06148.2%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
ARANGANAYAGAM, C. ADK | 38,061 | 48.2% | |
| 2 | RAMANATHAN, M. DMK | 35,634 | 45.1% |
| 3 | KRISHNAN, S. JNP(JP) | 4,909 | 6.2% |
| 4 | SYED MOHAMED, M. K. IND | 212 | 0.3% |
| 5 | RAJENDARAN, C. P. IND | 143 | 0.2% |
Turnout58.6%Votes cast78,959Electors1,34,754