1971
DEVANDIRAN A
Margin15,30824.8%
Winner votes36,74059.4%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
DEVANDIRAN A DMK | 36,740 | 59.4% | |
| 2 | ARUNACHALAM V. S. NCO | 21,432 | 34.7% |
| 3 | PACKIRISAMY K. S. CPM | 3,663 | 5.9% |
Turnout78.2%Votes cast61,835Electors79,081
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
DEVANDIRAN A DMK | 36,740 | 59.4% | |
| 2 | ARUNACHALAM V. S. NCO | 21,432 | 34.7% |
| 3 | PACKIRISAMY K. S. CPM | 3,663 | 5.9% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
M.R. GOVINDAN ADK | 32,625 | 38.8% | |
| 2 | M. MASILAMANI CPI | 24,675 | 29.3% |
| 3 | R. VEDACHALAM DMK | 21,901 | 26.0% |
| 4 | T.R. NAGARATHINAM JNP | 4,894 | 5.8% |