1971
KARUNANITHI M.
Margin12,14218.7%
Winner votes30,82847.5%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
KARUNANITHI M. DMK | 30,828 | 47.5% | |
| 2 | VEDAIYAN V. NCO | 18,686 | 28.8% |
| 3 | THAMBUCHCHAMY V. CPM | 15,436 | 23.8% |
Turnout76.8%Votes cast64,950Electors84,603
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
KARUNANITHI M. DMK | 30,828 | 47.5% | |
| 2 | VEDAIYAN V. NCO | 18,686 | 28.8% |
| 3 | THAMBUCHCHAMY V. CPM | 15,436 | 23.8% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
T.M. THAILAPPAN DMK | 31,866 | 35.5% | |
| 2 | N. SIVAGANANAM INC | 26,156 | 29.1% |
| 3 | T. VEERASWAMY ADK | 25,299 | 28.2% |
| 4 | A. MURUGESAN JNP | 5,079 | 5.7% |
| 5 | M. THIRUVENGADAM IND | 1,368 | 1.5% |