1947 Parliamentary General Election
Results of the 1st parliamentary election held between 23 August 1947 and 20 September 1947:
| Candidate | Party | Symbol | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Suntharalingam | Independent | Tree | 4,026 | 66.61% | |
| T. M. Sabaratnam | All Ceylon Tamil Congress | Spoon | 2,018 | 33.39% | |
| Valid Votes | 6,044 | 100.00% | |||
| Rejected Votes | 132 | ||||
| Total Polled | 6,176 | ||||
| Registered Electors | 11,099 | ||||
| Turnout | 55.64% | ||||
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