Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_22752982_5 (runner_up_a VARCHAR, winner VARCHAR)
### Question:
Who was the runner-up (a) if K. P. Ramalingam won the election?
### Answer:
SELECT runner_up_a FROM table_22752982_5 WHERE winner = "K. P. Ramalingam"