1956 Parliamentary General Election
Results of the 3rd parliamentary election held between 5 April 1956 and 10 April 1956:
| Candidate | Party | Symbol | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Suntharalingam | Ind (Tamil Resistance Front) | Tree | 6,853 | 78.69% | |
| P. Tharmalingam | Independent | Cart Wheel | 1,856 | 21.31% | |
| Valid Votes | 8,709 | 100.00% | |||
| Rejected Votes | 69 | ||||
| Total Polled | 8,778 | ||||
| Registered Electors | 15,946 | ||||
| Turnout | 55.05% | ||||
Read more about this topic: Vavuniya Electoral District
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