1980
CHAKARAPANI,R
Margin14,91818.0%
Winner votes42,40851.1%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
CHAKARAPANI,R ADK | 42,408 | 51.1% | |
| 2 | NAGALINGAM,P DMK | 27,490 | 33.1% |
| 3 | VETRIVEERAN,G IND | 7,508 | 9.0% |
| 4 | MUNIVEL,R.S JNP(JP) | 4,619 | 5.6% |
| 5 | SIVALINGAM,K IND | 350 | 0.4% |
| 6 | SEEMEN,THALAPATHY,C.V IND | 313 | 0.4% |
| 7 | CHINNARAJ,G IND | 234 | 0.3% |
| 8 | ELUMALAI A.P IND | 111 | 0.1% |
Turnout61.5%Votes cast83,033Electors1,35,012