1971
P. PADMANABHAN
Margin16,95224.3%
Winner votes43,32562.2%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. PADMANABHAN DMK | 43,325 | 62.2% | |
| 2 | RAJATHIKUNGHITHAPATHAM NCO | 26,373 | 37.8% |
Turnout67.5%Votes cast69,698Electors1,03,204
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
P. PADMANABHAN DMK | 43,325 | 62.2% | |
| 2 | RAJATHIKUNGHITHAPATHAM NCO | 26,373 | 37.8% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
PANDIAN ADK | 24,256 | 35.3% | |
| 2 | V. RATNASABAPATHI INC | 21,964 | 32.0% |
| 3 | K.S. SUBRAMANIAM DMK | 11,469 | 16.7% |
| 4 | K. SELVARAJ JNP | 10,946 | 15.9% |