1971
V. P. PALANIAMMAL
Margin19,35030.4%
Winner votes40,94764.4%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. P. PALANIAMMAL DMK | 40,947 | 64.4% | |
| 2 | V. N. GOPAL NCO | 21,597 | 34.0% |
| 3 | T. MANOHARAN IND | 1,031 | 1.6% |
Turnout64.3%Votes cast63,575Electors98,869
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
V. P. PALANIAMMAL DMK | 40,947 | 64.4% | |
| 2 | V. N. GOPAL NCO | 21,597 | 34.0% |
| 3 | T. MANOHARAN IND | 1,031 | 1.6% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. KOLANDAIVELU ADK | 28,737 | 34.3% | |
| 2 | U.K.P. NATARAJAN JNP | 24,619 | 29.4% |
| 3 | R.T. MARIAPPAN DMK | 21,015 | 25.1% |
| 4 | M. LINGASAMY CPI | 9,403 | 11.2% |