1980
SABAPATHY, C.
Margin12,60818.2%
Winner votes40,00957.7%
ReservationSC
| # | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
SABAPATHY, C. ADK | 40,009 | 57.7% | |
| 2 | NATESAN, T. V. INC(I) | 27,401 | 39.5% |
| 3 | RAMAN, K.S. IND | 1,715 | 2.5% |
| 4 | ANNAMALAI, K. IND | 258 | 0.4% |
Turnout55.9%Votes cast69,383Electors1,24,169