Oma won the bypoll defeats CPI candidate (M) Dr. Joe Joseph by over 25000 votesand he highest- Ever since the formation, the margin of victory of Thrickakakara seat in 2011. Her late husband senior Congressional Leader PT Thomas, who He has been representing the constituency since 2016, he was won He. She with margin of 14300 votes in Public opinion polls 2021.
Thomas’ death in Dec last yearwhich necessitated a by-election, forcing Oma, 56, to return to active political life three and -half After decades of college studies, politics days.
oma, who Works as a management specialist with a leading private hospital in Khushi, quit active politics After her marriage to Thomas, in 1987. Both met At Maharaja Government College in ernakulam in As early as 1984, when Uma was the leader of Kerala Students’ Union (KSU), congress party, student wing and vice president of the students’ union in the college.
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excellentThomas, who It was also He was a graduate of The same college, he was the head of the state of King Saud University. It was their marriage faced strong objections from family of oma, who Belongs to Hindus community. The couple has two sons.
After their marriage, Uma became fully engaged in The family life. However, she was involved in Thomas campaigns actively when he competes in the association or in the Lok Sabha polls. Uma, who was known as a singer during her college days, used to do just that hit The campaign singing tracks songs in Try to boost their husband prospects survey.
Grand Congress leader Ramesh Shinithala presents a piece of cake for former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy celebrating their victory in Thrikkakara sub-election, in Thiruvananthapuram. (PTI)
Death of Thomas put the burden of Pregnancy forward His political legacy on Uma. Although he is a beginner in electoral politicsshe soon synchronous with hustle of Campaigns, take advantage of goodwill built by it husband in The belt over several years.
in her campaignUma presented herself as a seasoned politician, without falling into any controversy or controversy.
After winning the election, Uma said: “PT (Thomas) is my strength. I dedicate my country win to PT. It wasn’t my competition against Joe Joseph (CPM candidate), but against Pinarayi Vijayan (Kerala State Chief Minister). development should Be people friendly,” referring to Vijayan’s ambition semi high-speed K-rail projectWho are affected? people.
When the Congress appointed Oma as the Thrikkakara candidate last month, there was a grumble in The party against nominated, with a party skeptical section ability Takes on CPI led by Vijayan (M) in elective battle. her perceived image in The fight was like a widow of The late legislator.
However, since the file campaign he moved on Cases rolled inUma, show political acumen of An experienced leader. making the stadium for “a vote for PT (Thomas PT) … to complete dreams left behind By PT, “I wandered into the constituency with Personal of a nextDoor person.
Even in Congress veteran KV Thomas raised the banner of rebelled before joining hands with CPI (M), Uma remained unfazed. to her confidence also It stems from the local popularity of her late husband who He represented the circle of the Thodupuzha Association twice Before winning twice in a row terms From Thrickakara seat. It was Thomas also I got elected To Lok Sabha from Idukki in 2009.
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