1960 (July) Parliamentary General Election
Results of the 5th parliamentary election held on 20 July 1960:
| Candidate | Party | Symbol | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Sivasithamparam | Independent | Bicycle | 7,393 | 57.71% | |
| G. B. Vincent | Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi | House | 5,418 | 42.29% | |
| Valid Votes | 12,811 | 100.00% | |||
| Rejected Votes | 56 | ||||
| Total Polled | 12,867 | ||||
| Registered Electors | 18,469 | ||||
| Turnout | 69.67% | ||||
Read more about this topic: Vavuniya Electoral District
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