1960 (March) Parliamentary General Election
Results of the 4th parliamentary election held on 19 March 1960:
| Candidate | Party | Symbol | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Dharmalingam | Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi | House | 9,033 | 44.07% | |
| Ponnambalam Nagalingam | Lanka Sama Samaja Party | Key | 3,811 | 18.59% | |
| V. Ponnampalam | Communist Party | Star | 3,541 | 17.27% | |
| J. D. Asservatham | Independent | Book | 1,552 | 7.57% | |
| S. Handy Perimbanayagam | Independent | Pair of Spectacles | 1,241 | 6.05% | |
| N. Sivanesan | Independent | Sun | 1,008 | 4.92% | |
| V. Veerasingham | Independent | Cockerel | 312 | 1.52% | |
| Valid Votes | 20,498 | 100.00% | |||
| Rejected Votes | 212 | ||||
| Total Polled | 20,710 | ||||
| Registered Electors | 27,278 | ||||
| Turnout | 75.92% | ||||
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