1965 Parliamentary General Election
Results of the 6th parliamentary election held on 22 March 1965:
| Candidate | Party | Symbol | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Amirthalingam | Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi | House | 15,498 | 60.78% | |
| K. Subramaniam | All Ceylon Tamil Congress | Bicycle | 4,359 | 17.09% | |
| Arunasalam Thampipillay | Umbrella | 4,082 | 16.01% | ||
| I. R. Ariaratnam | Communist Party | Star | 1,561 | 6.12% | |
| Valid Votes | 25,500 | 100.00% | |||
| Rejected Votes | 290 | ||||
| Total Polled | 25,790 | ||||
| Registered Electors | 36,935 | ||||
| Turnout | 69.83% | ||||
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