Mammen Mathai was a member of the 9th, 10th, and 11th
Kerala Legislative Assembly
The Kerala Legislative Assembly, popularly known as the Kerala Niyamasabha, is the State Assembly of Kerala, one of the 30 states in India. The Assembly is formed by 140 elected representatives. Each elected member represents one of the 140 ...
. He was from
Kerala Congress (M)
Kerala Congress (Mani) or KEC(M) is a state-level political party in the Indian state of Kerala, currently led by chairman Jose K. Mani. It was formed by K. M. Mani in 1979, after a split from the Kerala Congress. They are part of the LDF sin ...
party and represented the
Thiruvalla
Thiruvalla, () also spelled Tiruvalla, is a Municipalities of Kerala, municipality in Pathanamthitta district, Kerala, India. The town is spread over an area of and has a population of 52,883 people, down from 56,837 in 2001. It is also the H ...
constituency.
Mammen Mathai's early life laid the foundation for his future dedication to public service. Born on September 5, 1951,in
chathenkary to Shri M.P. Mathai and Smt. Thankamma Mathai, he grew up in a family that likely instilled in him the values of community involvement and social responsibility.
He pursued his education diligently, earning a graduate degree and later a degree in law (LLB). This educational background equipped him with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of public life and contribute effectively to the legislative process.
Before venturing into electoral politics, Mammen Mathai actively engaged in local governance. He served as the President of the Peringara Grama Panchayat, demonstrating his commitment to grassroots development and his understanding of the needs of local communities. He also held leadership positions in organizations like the Peringara Service Co-operative Bank and the Primary Land Mortgage Bank, Thiruvalla, further showcasing his involvement in the economic and social well-being of his region.
These early experiences in local administration and community leadership played a crucial role in shaping Mammen Mathai's political career. They provided him with valuable insights into the challenges faced by ordinary citizens and instilled in him a strong desire to serve the people of his state.
Positions held
* Chairman, Committee of petitions, Kerala Legislative Assembly (2001-03)
* Senate member
CUSAT
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is a state government-owned autonomous university in Kochi, Kerala, India. It was founded in 1971 and has three campuses: two in Kochi (Kalamassery and Ernakulam) and one in Kuttanad, Alapp ...
* President,
Peringara Grama Panchayat
References
1951 births
2003 deaths
Thiruvalla
Kerala MLAs 1991–1996
Kerala MLAs 1996–2001
Kerala MLAs 2001–2006
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