V. M. Thomas
Vadingadu Munaswamy Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Gummadi Kuthuhalamma |
| Constituency | Gangadhara Nellore |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Telugu Desam Party |
| Profession | Politician |
Vadingadu Munaswamy Thomas (born 1974) is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh.[1] He is an MLA from Gangadhara Nellore Assembly constituency which is reserved for SC community in Chittoor district. He represents Telugu Desam Party.[2] He won the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election where TDP had an alliance with BJP and JSP.[3][4]
Early life and education
Thomas is born in a middle-class family. His father Vadingadu Prakasam was a farmer. He is a medical doctor. He did M.Sc. and also completed his doctorate, the Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology in 2000 at Karnatak University, Dharwad.[5] He is a specialist in fertility and runs the Chennai Fertility Centre at Chennai.[6]
Career
Thomas won the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from Gangadhara Nellore Assembly constituency representing Telugu Desam Party. He polled 1,01,176 votes and defeated Krupalakshmi, daughter of deputy chief minister K. Narayana Swamy, by a margin of 26,011 votes.[7][8]
References
- ^ "VM Thomas takes out big rally before filing nomination at GD Nellore assembly". The Times of India. 2024-04-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ Vennelakanti, Pradeep (2024-02-15). "Dr Thomas confident of defeating Deputy CM in GD Nellore seat". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ "Dr. Vm. Thomas, TDP Election Results LIVE Latest Updates On Dr. Vm. Thomas , Lok Sabha Constituency Seat - NDTV.com". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ https://results.eci.gov.in/AcResultGenJune2024/candidateswise-S01171.htm
- ^ "Vadingadu Munaswamy Thomas(TDP): Constituency- GANGADHARA NELLORE (SC)(CHITTOOR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ "TDP's VM Thomas faces an uphill task against deputy CM K Narayanaswamy's daughter at GD Nellore". The Times of India. 2024-03-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ "Gangadhara Nellore (SC) Constituency Election Results 2024: Gangadhara Nellore (SC) Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner". The Times of India. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ^ "Gangadhara Nellore Assembly Election Results 2024: Gangadhara Nellore Election Candidates List, Election Date, Vote Share - IndiaToday". India Today. Retrieved 2024-06-21.