A. D. Thomas
A. D. Thomas | |
|---|---|
 A. D. Thomas | |
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office May 21 2026 | |
| Preceded by | P. P. Chitharanjan |
| Constituency | Alappuzha |
| Personal details | |
| Born | A. D. Thomas 1996 (age 29–30) |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Education | • ST. Michaels College Cherthala,
• Holy Family HSS Kattoor, • St. Augustine's HS Mararikulam |
| Occupation | Teacher, Politician |
Arasharkadavil Dominic Jackson Thomas (born 1996) is an Indian politician and educator serving as member of the legislative assembly for the Alappuzha constituency. Elected in the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election.[1][AI-retrieved source]
Early life and Political career
[edit]Thomas was born to Arasharkadavil Dominic Jackson and Akkamma in the Coastal Village of Mararikulam[2] in Alappuzha district. He pursued a career in teaching after graduating. He became involved in student politics through the Kerala Students Union[3] (KSU) and later the youth wing of the Congress party. Prior to his election, he was known for organizing youth-led community service programs and advocating for urban development in the Alappuzha municipality.[4]
2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INC | A. D. Thomas | 81065 | 51.49 | +8.45 | |
| CPI(M) | P. P. Chitharanjan | 60,946 | 38.09 | -7.18 | |
| BJP | M. J. Job | 21,833 | 8.04 | -0.92 | |
| Margin of victory | 21,208 | 13.61 | |||
| Total valid votes | 1,47,205 | ||||
| INC gain from CPI(M) | Swing | +7.82 | |||
References
[edit]- ↑ "A. D. Thomas, Alappuzha constituency, INC: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. 5 May 2026.
- ↑ Paul, Biju E. (2026-05-06). "Youngest MLA A D Thomas ends LDF's 15-year hold in Kerala's Alappuzha". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "From Beaten Protester To People's Voice: Kerala Youth Congress Leader Wins". www.ndtv.com. Archived from the original on 2026-05-05. Retrieved 2026-09-22.
- ↑ "Candidate Affidavit: A. D. Thomas". Election Commission of India. 23 March 2026.