1996
R. MAHENDRAN
Margin3,2212.5%
Winner votes50,11839.6%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
R. MAHENDRAN DMK | 50,118 | 39.6% | |
| 2 | T. ANBAZHAGAN IND | 46,897 | 37.1% |
| 3 | H.D. HANUMANTHAN ADMK | 24,321 | 19.2% |
| 4 | A.C. MAHENDIRAN PMK | 2,105 | 1.7% |
| 5 | K. RAJENDRAN MDMK | 1,987 | 1.6% |
| 6 | B.C. VAJJIRAM BSP | 193 | 0.1% |
| 7 | T.H. KASINATHAN IND | 177 | 0.1% |
| 8 | P.K. ARJUNAN IND | 165 | 0.1% |
| 9 | C. MAGADEVAN IND | 150 | 0.1% |
| 10 | A.G. PANNERSELVAN IND | 128 | 0.1% |
| 11 | P. VENKATESAN IND | 84 | 0.1% |
| 12 | A. SUSAIRAJ IND | 70 | 0.1% |
Turnout64.9%Votes cast1,26,395Electors1,94,832