Varghese Mammen
Adv. Varghese Mammen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Mathew T. Thomas |
| Constituency | Thiruvalla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 (age 58–59) |
| Party | Kerala Congress |
| Spouse | Vainy Varghese Mammen |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Kerala Law Academy Law College |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician |
Adv. Varghese Mammen (born c. 1967) is an Indian politician and legal professional who serves as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Thiruvalla constituency in Pathanamthitta district.[1] A member of the Kerala Congress, he represents the United Democratic Front (UDF) alliance.
Early life and education
Varghese Mammen was born in Thiruvalla to the late Rev. P. D. Mammen. He earned his LL.B. from the Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram, in 1991.[2] Prior to his legislative career, he practiced as an advocate and a Notary Public in the Thiruvalla region.
Political career
In the 2026 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, Mammen was nominated as the UDF candidate for the Thiruvalla seat. He won the election with 53,224 votes, representing a 37.82% vote share.[3]
He defeated his nearest rival, Anoop Antony of the Bharatiya Janata Party (NDA), who received 43,078 votes, by a margin of 10,146 votes.[1][4] The victory marked a shift in the constituency, which was previously held by the LDF.
Election results (2026)
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEC (UDF) | Varghese Mammen | 53,224 | 37.82 |
| BJP (NDA) | Anoop Antony | 43,078 | 30.61 |
| ISJD (LDF) | Mathew T. Thomas | 42,023 | 29.86 |
| Margin of victory | 10,146 | 7.21 | |
Currently, Mammen is holding the positions in the Kerala Legislative Assembly:-[5]
- Chairman, Library Advisory Committee, Kerala Legislative Assembly.
- Member, Subject Committee XIV (Home), Kerala Legislative Assembly.
- Member, House Committee, Kerala Legislative Assembly.
- Member, Enviornment Committee, Kerala Legislative Assembly.
Personal life
Mammen is married to Vainy Varghese Mammen, a teacher. They have two sons, Mammen Varghese Punchamannil and Ninan Vergis Punchamannil [6]
References
- 1 2 "Thiruvalla election results 2026: Kerala Congress' Varghese Mammen defeats BJP's Anoop Antony by 10,146 votes". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Candidate Details: Adv. Varghese Mammen". MyNeta. Association for Democratic Reforms. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Thiruvalla Election Result Live Updates: Kerala Assembly Election Results Winner". The Indian Express. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "General Election to Assembly Constituencies: Trends & Results May-2026". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Welcome to Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 2026-08-06.
- ↑ "Affidavit of Adv. Varghese Mammen". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 5 May 2026.