1952 Parliamentary General Election
Results of the 2nd parliamentary election held between 24 May 1952 and 30 May 1952:
| Candidate | Party | Symbol | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Suntharalingam | Independent | Star | 6,019 | 66.83% | |
| U. B. Dassanayake | Independent | Key | 1,497 | 16.62% | |
| T. M. Sabaratnam | All Ceylon Tamil Congress | Umbrella | 1,398 | 15.52% | |
| K. Vellupillai | Independent | Chair | 93 | 1.03% | |
| Valid Votes | 9,007 | 100.00% | |||
| Rejected Votes | 104 | ||||
| Total Polled | 9,111 | ||||
| Registered Electors | 13,093 | ||||
| Turnout | 69.59% | ||||
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