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) Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India |
| Political party | Kerala Congress |
| Spouse(s) | 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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)[edit | edit source]
| 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 | |
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Mammen is married to Vainy Varghese Mammen, a teacher. They have two sons, Mammen Varghese Punchamannil and Ninan Vergis Punchamannil [5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "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.
- ↑ "Affidavit of Adv. Varghese Mammen". Election Commission of India. Retrieved 5 May 2026.