1980
RANGANATHAN, M.
Margin11,66819.3%
Winner votes34,42456.9%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
RANGANATHAN, M. DMK | 34,424 | 56.9% | |
| 2 | PERIASAMY, C. ADK | 22,756 | 37.6% |
| 3 | MAHALIAPPAN, E. M. JNP(JP) | 3,217 | 5.3% |
| 4 | BALASUBRAMANIAM, A. IND | 158 | 0.3% |
Turnout53.8%Votes cast60,555Electors1,12,613