1980
PITUHAI, M.
Margin11,68514.7%
Winner votes42,58953.7%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
PITUHAI, M. ADK | 42,589 | 53.7% | |
| 2 | THANGAPANDIAN, V. DMK | 30,904 | 39.0% |
| 3 | KARUPPIAH, K. IND | 4,742 | 6.0% |
| 4 | PALANI KUDUMBAN, K. IND | 507 | 0.6% |
| 5 | KARALAN, K. IND | 318 | 0.4% |
| 6 | JAWAHAR, K. IND | 157 | 0.2% |
| 7 | RAMASAMY, P. IND | 130 | 0.2% |
Turnout67.8%Votes cast79,347Electors1,16,985