A D Thomas: The Young Fisherman Turned MLA from Alappuzha, Kerala
Fisherman, student leader, and now MLA: Meet Congress’s 30-year-old legislator from Kerala’s Alappuzha
The Indian Express
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A D Thomas, a 30-year-old fisherman and student leader, has emerged as a significant political figure after winning the Alappuzha constituency in Kerala's Assembly election. He defeated the incumbent legislator by over 21,000 votes, gaining attention for his activism and personal story of resilience.
- 01A D Thomas is a 30-year-old legislator from the Congress party in Kerala.
- 02He won the Alappuzha constituency by defeating the CPI(M)'s incumbent by 21,015 votes.
- 03Thomas has a background in fishing and has been active in student politics as the district president of the Kerala Students Union.
- 04He gained media attention after being allegedly assaulted by the Chief Minister's security personnel during a protest.
- 05His personal journey includes balancing work, education, and political activism.
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A D Thomas, a 30-year-old from Alappuzha, Kerala, has made headlines after winning the Assembly election as a member of the Congress party. Coming from a family of fishermen, Thomas began fishing at the age of 17 and has been involved in various jobs while pursuing his education, ultimately earning a degree in History. He served as the district president of the Kerala Students Union (KSU) and gained state-wide recognition after an incident where he was allegedly assaulted by security personnel during a protest against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's administration. In the recent elections, Thomas defeated the incumbent CPI(M) legislator, P P Chitharanjan, by 21,015 votes, marking a significant political shift in a seat held by the CPI(M) since 2011. His story reflects resilience, activism, and the struggles of his upbringing, motivated by his parents' efforts to support their family.
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Thomas's victory represents a shift in political dynamics in Alappuzha and may inspire more youth involvement in politics.
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