Thomas K. Thomas | |
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Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office 2021 | |
Constituency | Kuttanad |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Indian |
Political party | NCP |
Thomas K. Thomas is an Indian politician and member of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly. He represents Kuttanad constituency in Kerala Legislative Assembly as an NCP candidate. [1]
A case was filed against him for allegedly making casteist slur against a party worker. [2]
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