Uma Thomas is an Indian politician and a member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, representing the Thrikkakara constituency. She is affiliated with the Indian National Congress (INC). She won the 2022 Thrikkakara byelections, held following the death of her husband, Puthiyaparambil Thomas Thomas, with a margin of 25,016 votes.
Personal Information
| Full Name | Uma Thomas |
| Born | May 28, 1965 (age 59) Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
| Husband | P.T. Thomas (died 2021) |
| Children | Vishnu Thomas Vivek Thomas |
| Parents | S. Hariharan Thankam Hariharan |
| Political Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Religion | Atheist |
Early Life
Uma Thomas was born on May 28, 1965, in Ernakulam, Kerala, to S. Hariharan and Thankam Hariharan. She completed her schooling in Ernakulam and pursued higher education in social sciences at Maharaja's College.
Political Career
Before entering politics, Uma Thomas was actively involved in various social and community initiatives. She worked with several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and community groups, focusing on women’s empowerment, education, and healthcare.
Uma Thomas’s political journey began in earnest after the untimely death of her husband, P. T. Thomas, in 2021. She decided to continue his legacy and contested the 2022 byelections for the Thrikkakara constituency.
In the 2022 byelections, Uma Thomas won the Thrikkakara constituency with a margin of 25,016 votes. Her main opponent was Dr Jo Joseph from the LDF. She is the only woman member from the INC in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
Personal Life
Uma Thomas was married to the late P. T. Thomas, a well-known politician and former MLA of Thrikkakara. The couple has two sons, Vishnu Thomas and Vivek Thomas. Uma Thomas is also known for her interest in cooking and often shares her culinary skills with friends and family.
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