1956 Parliamentary General Election
Results of the 3rd parliamentary election held between 5 April 1956 and 10 April 1956:
| Candidate | Party | Symbol | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Kandiah | Communist Party | Star | 14,381 | 50.81% | |
| Murugesu Sivasithamparam | Independent | Umbrella | 8,064 | 28.49% | |
| K. Thurairatnam | Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi | House | 5,859 | 20.70% | |
| Valid Votes | 28,304 | 100.00% | |||
| Rejected Votes | 317 | ||||
| Total Polled | 28,621 | ||||
| Registered Electors | 44,603 | ||||
| Turnout | 64.17% | ||||
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