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{{Infobox officeholder | {{Infobox officeholder | ||
| name | | name = Adv Prathibha | ||
| native_name | | native_name = | ||
| birth_date | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|10 May 1977}} | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = [[Thakazhy]], [[Alappuzha district|Alappuzha]], India | ||
| nationality | | nationality = Indian | ||
| image | | image = U.Prathibha.jpg | ||
| office | | office = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member]] of the [[Kerala Legislative Assembly]] | ||
| term_start | | term_start = {{Start date|2016|06|02|df=yes}} | ||
| term_end | | term_end = | ||
| constituency | | constituency = [[Kayamkulam (State Assembly constituency)|Kayamkulam]] | ||
| predecessor | | predecessor = [[C. K. Sadasivan]] | ||
| office1 | | office1 = Alappuzha District Panchayat President | ||
| term_start1 | | term_start1 = {{Start date|2010||}} | ||
| term_end1 | | term_end1 = {{End date|2015||}} | ||
| office2 | | office2 = Thakazhy Grama Panchayat President | ||
| term_start2 | | term_start2 = {{Start date|2005||}} | ||
| term_end2 | | term_end2 = {{End date|2010||}} | ||
| occupation | | occupation = {{hlist|politician}} | ||
| party | | party = [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] | ||
| spouse | | spouse = {{Marriage|K. R. Hari|2001|2018|end=divorced}} | ||
| children | | children = 1 son (Kanivu) | ||
| website | | website = | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''U. Prathibha''' | '''U. Prathibha''' is an Indian politician who is a member of [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] and the current [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the Legislative Assembly]] (M.L.A.) representing the [[Kayamkulam (State Assembly constituency)|Kayamkulam constituency]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=1 September 2020|title=Niyamasabha|url=http://niyamasabha.org/codes/14kla/Members-Eng/82%20U.Prathibha.pdf|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=}}</ref> of [[Alappuzha district]], [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Kerala Assembly Election 2016 Results |publisher=[[Kerala Legislature]] |url=http://www.keralaassembly.com/results |accessdate=8 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
== Personal | == Personal life == | ||
Daughter of Sri. V. K. Purushothaman and Smt. J. Umayamma. Born at [[Thakazhy]] on 10 May 1977. She has | Daughter of Sri. V. K. Purushothaman and Smt. J. Umayamma. Born at [[Thakazhy]] on 10 May 1977. She married K.R. Hari a [[Kerala State Electricity Board]] employee in 2001 and the couple has a son named Kanivu. In 2018, they have filed for [[Divorce]] before court.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prathibha Hari MLA's divorce case: couple directed to appear for counseling again |url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2018/01/13/prathibha-hari-mla-divorce-marriage-counseling.html |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=OnManorama}}</ref> In 2019, her former husband was found dead by [[Suicide]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-07-09 |title=U Prathibha MLA's husband found dead |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2019/Jul/09/u-prathibha-mlas-husband-found-dead-2001273.html |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | ||
== | == Political career == | ||
She was elected as a member in Thakazhy Grama Panchayat in 2000-2005. She became the President of Thakazhy Grama Panchayat during 2005- 2010. She was the | She came into politics through [[Students' Federation of India]] and entered electoral foray through [[local self-government]]. She was elected as a member in Thakazhy Grama Panchayat in 2000-2005. She became the President of Thakazhy Grama Panchayat during 2005- 2010. She was the president of [[Alappuzha|Alappuzha District panchayat]] from 2010- 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=John |first=Haritha |date=2021-03-28 |title=Penn and Politics: Society will be happy only when women are, says LDF's U Prathibha Hari |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/kerala/penn-and-politics-society-will-be-happy-only-when-women-are-says-ldf-s-u-prathibha-hari |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=The News Minute |language=en}}</ref> She was elected to 14th Legislative assembly and 15th Legislative assembly of Kerala from [[Kayamkulam (State Assembly constituency)|Kayamkulam]] Constituency in 2016 and got re-elected from there again in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Welcome to Kerala Legislature|url=http://www.niyamasabha.org/|access-date=2021-05-06|website=www.niyamasabha.org}}</ref> | ||
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|Won<ref>{{Cite web|title=Election Commission of India|url=https://results.eci.gov.in/Result2021/ConstituencywiseS11108.htm?ac=108|access-date=2021-05-06|website=results.eci.gov.in}}</ref> | |Won<ref>{{Cite web|title=Election Commission of India|url=https://results.eci.gov.in/Result2021/ConstituencywiseS11108.htm?ac=108|access-date=2021-05-06|website=results.eci.gov.in}}</ref> | ||
|} | |} | ||
In 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly Election, she defeated Adv M Liju of INC, with a majority of 11857 votes and in 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, she won against Aritha Babu of INC with a majority of 6298. | In 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly Election, she defeated Adv. M. Liju of INC, with a majority of 11857 votes and in 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, she won against Aritha Babu of INC with a majority of 6298. | ||
== Controversies == | |||
In 2013, there was a corruption allegation against her while holding position of District panchayat President over land acquisition for construction of a Gender Park in Alappuzha and [[Kerala High Court]] stayed probe in this case.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kanth |first=Ajay |date=2021-02-04 |title=MLAs who aren't in the clear |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2021/Feb/04/mlas-who-arent-in-the-clear-2259251.html |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Gender Park in Alappuzha to be functional |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/250716/gender-park-to-be-functional-in-one-month.html}}</ref> In 2020, during [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 pandemic]] she caught in midst of a controversy after criticizing [[Journalist]]s for reporting tussles between her and local [[Democratic Youth Federation of India]] workers.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-04-04 |title=Covid-19: Kayamkulam MLA U Prathibha lands in controversy |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/covid-19-kayamkulam-mla-u-prathibha-lands-in-controversy/articleshow/74980648.cms |access-date=2025-03-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> In 2024, her son was arrested by [[Kerala Police]] alleging possession of [[Ganja]] and her stand to support her son became a controversy.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-31 |title=Official shifted after MLA's son booked in ganja case |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/official-shifted-after-mlas-son-booked-in-ganja-case/articleshow/116839594.cms |access-date=2025-03-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-01 |title=Ganja case: Excise probe gives clean chit to MLA Prathibha's son |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/ganja-case-excise-probe-gives-clean-chit-to-mla-prathibhas-son/articleshow/118650694.cms |access-date=2025-03-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2024-12-29 |title=Kerala: CPI(M) MLA's Son Among 9 Held For Possessing Ganja, Legislator Denies Allegation |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!state/cpim-mla-s-son-among-9-held-for-possessing-ganja-in-kerala-legislator-denies-allegation-enn24122900828 |access-date=2025-03-21 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:42, 3 May 2025
Adv Prathibha | |
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| Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2 June 2016 | |
| Preceded by | C. K. Sadasivan |
| Constituency | Kayamkulam |
| Alappuzha District Panchayat President | |
| In office 2010 – 2015 | |
| Thakazhy Grama Panchayat President | |
| In office 2005 – 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 May 1977 Thakazhy, Alappuzha, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Spouse(s) | K. R. Hari
( m. 2001; div. 2018) |
| Children | 1 son (Kanivu) |
| Occupation |
|
U. Prathibha is an Indian politician who is a member of Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the current Member of the Legislative Assembly (M.L.A.) representing the Kayamkulam constituency[1] of Alappuzha district, Kerala.[2]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Daughter of Sri. V. K. Purushothaman and Smt. J. Umayamma. Born at Thakazhy on 10 May 1977. She married K.R. Hari a Kerala State Electricity Board employee in 2001 and the couple has a son named Kanivu. In 2018, they have filed for Divorce before court.[3] In 2019, her former husband was found dead by Suicide.[4]
Political career[edit | edit source]
She came into politics through Students' Federation of India and entered electoral foray through local self-government. She was elected as a member in Thakazhy Grama Panchayat in 2000-2005. She became the President of Thakazhy Grama Panchayat during 2005- 2010. She was the president of Alappuzha District panchayat from 2010- 2015.[5] She was elected to 14th Legislative assembly and 15th Legislative assembly of Kerala from Kayamkulam Constituency in 2016 and got re-elected from there again in 2021.[6]
| Year | Constituency | Closest Rival | Majority
(Votes) |
Won/Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kayamkulam | Adv M Liju (INC) | 11857 | Won[7] |
| 2021 | Kayamkulam | Aritha Babu (INC) | 6298 | Won[8] |
In 2016 Kerala Legislative Assembly Election, she defeated Adv. M. Liju of INC, with a majority of 11857 votes and in 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, she won against Aritha Babu of INC with a majority of 6298.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
In 2013, there was a corruption allegation against her while holding position of District panchayat President over land acquisition for construction of a Gender Park in Alappuzha and Kerala High Court stayed probe in this case.[9][10] In 2020, during COVID-19 pandemic she caught in midst of a controversy after criticizing Journalists for reporting tussles between her and local Democratic Youth Federation of India workers.[11] In 2024, her son was arrested by Kerala Police alleging possession of Ganja and her stand to support her son became a controversy.[12][13][14]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Niyamasabha" (PDF). 1 September 2020.
- ↑ "Kerala Assembly Election 2016 Results". Kerala Legislature. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ↑ "Prathibha Hari MLA's divorce case: couple directed to appear for counseling again". OnManorama. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ↑ "U Prathibha MLA's husband found dead". The New Indian Express. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ↑ John, Haritha (28 March 2021). "Penn and Politics: Society will be happy only when women are, says LDF's U Prathibha Hari". The News Minute. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ↑ "Welcome to Kerala Legislature". www.niyamasabha.org. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "Kayamkulam Assembly Election 2016 Latest News & Results". India.com. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "Election Commission of India". results.eci.gov.in. Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ Kanth, Ajay (4 February 2021). "MLAs who aren't in the clear". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ↑ "Gender Park in Alappuzha to be functional".
- ↑ "Covid-19: Kayamkulam MLA U Prathibha lands in controversy". The Times of India. 4 April 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ↑ "Official shifted after MLA's son booked in ganja case". The Times of India. 31 December 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ↑ "Ganja case: Excise probe gives clean chit to MLA Prathibha's son". The Times of India. 1 March 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (29 December 2024). "Kerala: CPI(M) MLA's Son Among 9 Held For Possessing Ganja, Legislator Denies Allegation". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
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