1996
APPAVU, M.
Margin28,94629.4%
Winner votes45,80846.6%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
APPAVU, M. TMC(M) | 45,808 | 46.6% | |
| 2 | CHANDRASEKARAN, S.K. INC | 16,862 | 17.1% |
| 3 | PONNUVEL, R. BJP | 13,265 | 13.5% |
| 4 | RAYMOND, M. MDMK | 10,937 | 11.1% |
| 5 | BALRAJ, S. IND | 9,460 | 9.6% |
| 6 | NALLATHAMBY AIIC(T) | 909 | 0.9% |
| 7 | SUDALAIMUTHU NADAR, R. IND | 270 | 0.3% |
| 8 | KALAISELVAN, A. IND | 214 | 0.2% |
| 9 | PAULRAJ NADAR, R. IND | 147 | 0.1% |
| 10 | PAULDURAI, C. IND | 111 | 0.1% |
| 11 | LOGANATHAN, G. IND | 91 | 0.1% |
| 12 | DIRAVIAM, K. IND | 83 | 0.1% |
| 13 | LINGAM, S. IND | 80 | 0.1% |
| 14 | GNANADASAN, V. IND | 57 | 0.1% |
Turnout58.6%Votes cast98,294Electors1,67,737