1971
R. GOVINDARAJ
Margin4,3106.4%
Winner votes35,21952.6%
ReservationGEN
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
R. GOVINDARAJ DMK | 35,219 | 52.6% | |
| 2 | P. R. SEENIVASA PODAYACHI NCO | 30,909 | 46.2% |
| 3 | T. KUPPUSAMY IND | 822 | 1.2% |
Turnout69.4%Votes cast66,950Electors96,497
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
R. GOVINDARAJ DMK | 35,219 | 52.6% | |
| 2 | P. R. SEENIVASA PODAYACHI NCO | 30,909 | 46.2% |
| 3 | T. KUPPUSAMY IND | 822 | 1.2% |
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
M. KANNAN ADK | 25,403 | 38.7% | |
| 2 | S. ALAGAVELU DMK | 23,349 | 35.6% |
| 3 | V. DASARATHAN JNP | 10,006 | 15.3% |
| 4 | P. RANGASWAMY CPI | 3,711 | 5.7% |
| 5 | K. MUNIAN IND | 1,769 | 2.7% |
| 6 | M. RAMAN IND | 1,381 | 2.1% |