1956 Parliamentary General Election
Results of the 3rd parliamentary election held between 5 April 1956 and 10 April 1956:
| Candidate | Party | Symbol | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Amirthalingam | Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi | House | 14,937 | 57.92% | |
| A. Vaidialingam | Communist Party | Star | 10,850 | 42.08% | |
| Valid Votes | 25,787 | 100.00% | |||
| Rejected Votes | 361 | ||||
| Total Polled | 26,148 | ||||
| Registered Electors | 35,927 | ||||
| Turnout | 72.78% | ||||
Read more about this topic: Vaddukoddai Electoral District
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