1960 (July) Parliamentary General Election
Results of the 5th parliamentary election held on 20 July 1960:
| Candidate | Party | Symbol | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Amirthalingam | Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi | House | 13,454 | 72.10% | |
| A. Vaidialingam | Communist Party | Star | 5,206 | 27.90% | |
| Valid Votes | 18,660 | 100.00% | |||
| Rejected Votes | 265 | ||||
| Total Polled | 18,925 | ||||
| Registered Electors | 28,955 | ||||
| Turnout | 65.36% | ||||
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