1970 Parliamentary General Election
Results of the 7th parliamentary election held on 27 May 1970:
| Candidate | Party | Symbol | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Dharmalingam | Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi | House | 14,120 | 49.27% | |
| N. Sivaneson | All Ceylon Tamil Congress | Bicycle | 11,656 | 40.68% | |
| Kumaraswami Vinodhan | Independent | Pair of Scales | 1,362 | 4.75% | |
| V. Karalasingham | Lanka Sama Samaja Party | Key | 1,264 | 4.41% | |
| P. V. M. K. M. Sinnathurai | Independent | Umbrella | 254 | 0.89% | |
| Valid Votes | 28,656 | 100.00% | |||
| Rejected Votes | 119 | ||||
| Total Polled | 28,775 | ||||
| Registered Electors | 36,690 | ||||
| Turnout | 78.43% | ||||
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