2001
PALANISAMY. K.S.
Margin31,71225.4%
Winner votes72,13357.9%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
PALANISAMY. K.S. ADMK | 72,133 | 57.9% | |
| 2 | GOVINDASWAMY. N. CNMK | 40,421 | 32.4% |
| 3 | KANDASAMY .V.M. MDMK | 6,528 | 5.2% |
| 4 | RAMAN P. IND | 1,374 | 1.1% |
| 5 | SENGODU. K.P. JD(S) | 1,337 | 1.1% |
| 6 | DEVENDARA MANICKAM. S.R. IND | 1,020 | 0.8% |
| 7 | MUTHUSAMY .P. IND | 803 | 0.6% |
| 8 | PALANISAMY GOUNDER.K.P. IND | 600 | 0.5% |
| 9 | KRISHNAMOORTHY .C. IND | 407 | 0.3% |
Turnout64.9%Votes cast1,24,623Electors1,91,912