Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 28/05/1965 |
| Age | 61 years |
| Birthplace | Ernakulam, Kerala, India |
Latest News about Uma Thomas
04/05/2026
Uma Thomas retained the Thrikkakara Assembly seat in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election. She won by a margin of more than 50,000 votes, and reports noted that she recorded the highest margin of victory among the women winners in the election.
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Bio/Wiki
| Political Journey |
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| Party | Indian National Congress (INC) |
| Constituency | Thrikkakara |
| Election Type | By-election (2022) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'3" (161 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram (1982) |
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| College/University | University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram (1985) |
| Degree | B.Sc. in Zoology |
| Subject | Zoology |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Puthiyaparambil Thomas Thomas (Politician) |
| Marriage Date | 09/07/1987 |
| Marriage Place | St. Forona Knanaya Church, Kothamangalam |
Family
| Father | S. Hariharan |
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| Mother | Thankam Hariharan |
| Spouse | Puthiyaparambil Thomas Thomas (Deceased due to spinal cancer on 22/12/2021) |
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Career
| Overview | Uma Thomas began her political career after her husband's passing, succeeding in the Thrikkakara Assembly bye-election with a remarkable victory margin. She has previously worked in finance and contributed to the Malayalam Encyclopedia. |
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| Current Role | Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly (Thrikkakara) |
Favourites
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Style Quotient
| Bike Collection | Honda Activa |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Uma met her husband after he was late to a KSU meeting, and she entertained the audience by singing. | |
| 2. Their families initially opposed their marriage due to differing religions. | |
| 3. She chose to focus on homemaking rather than a political career immediately after marriage. | |
| 4. Throughout her husband's political campaigns, she frequently accompanied him and performed. | |
| 5. She has been involved in significant administrative roles in various organizations prior to her political career. | |
| 6. In 2022, she won her MLA seat with a historic victory margin in Thrikkakara. | |
| 7. Uma experienced a serious fall from a 15ft stage at a dance event in December 2024, leading to multiple injuries and hospitalization. | |
| 8. A case was filed against the event organizers due to the unsafe conditions of the stage. | |
| 9. Uma experienced a serious fall from a stage at a dance event in December 2024, leading to multiple injuries and hospitalization. |