| Position | Candidate Name | Votes | Votes% | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I. Rama Rai | 262904 | 45.10% | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | Balanandan | 251535 | 43.20% | Communist Party Of India (MARXIST) |
| 3 | K. G. Marar | 59021 | 10.10% | Bharatiya Janta Party |
| 4 | N. M. Mohamood | 2787 | 0.50% | Independent |
| 5 | T. N. Sebastian | 1084 | 0.20% | Independent |