V. M. Thomas Explained

Dr. V M Thomas
Constituency:Gangadhara Nellore
Office:Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Term Start:4 June 2024
Predecessor:K. Narayana Swamy
Birth Date:28 June 1974
Nationality:Indian
Party:Telugu Desam Party
Spouse:Anarkali Reddy
Children:VM Rahul, VM Roshan
Father:V Prakasam
Mother:V Rani
Profession:Embryology Scientist

Dr.V M Thomas (born 28 June 1974) is an Embryology Scientist & Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh.[1] He is an MLA from Gangadhara Nellore Assembly constituency which is in Chittoor district. He represents Telugu Desam Party.[2] He won the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election[3] [4] and was appointed Whip on 12 November 2024.[5] [6]

Early life and education

Thomas was born into a middle class family to Vadingadu Prakasam and Vadingadu Rani. He is a medical doctor and an embryology scientist. He did his M.Sc. and completed his doctorate in Zoology in 2000 at Karnatak University, Dharwad. He is a specialist in fertility and runs the Chennai Fertility Centre. Earlier, he did his B.Sc. at Government Degree College, Puttur, Karnataka. He did his schooling at CSI school, Kollagunta.

Political career

Thomas joined Telugu Desam party in June 2023. He won the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election from Gangadhara Nellore Assembly constituency representing Telugu Desam Party. He polled votes and defeated Krupalakshmi, daughter of deputy chief minister K. Narayana Swamy, by a margin of 26,011 votes.[7] [8]

He became WHIP to Andhra Pradesh government, currently serving as MLA & Whip to Andhra Pradesh Government.

Notes and References

  1. News: 2024-04-23 . VM Thomas takes out big rally before filing nomination at GD Nellore assembly . 2024-06-21 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  2. Web site: Vennelakanti . Pradeep . 2024-02-15 . Dr Thomas confident of defeating Deputy CM in GD Nellore seat . 2024-06-21 . www.thehansindia.com . en.
  3. Web site: Dr. Vm. Thomas, TDP Election Results LIVE Latest Updates On Dr. Vm. Thomas, Lok Sabha Constituency Seat - NDTV.com . 2024-06-21 . www.ndtv.com.
  4. Web site: Election Commission of India . https://web.archive.org/web/20240611071847/https://results.eci.gov.in/AcResultGenJune2024/candidateswise-S01171.htm . 2024-06-11 . results.eci.gov.in.
  5. News: 13 November 2024 . AP CM Naidu Appoints Chief Whips, Whips . https://web.archive.org/web/20241113173223/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/ap-cm-naidu-appoints-chief-whips-whips-1837719 . 13 November 2024 . 13 November 2024 . en.
  6. News: The Times of India . 12 November 2024 . Andhra Pradesh govt names whips for assembly, council . https://web.archive.org/web/20241113173158/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/andhra-pradesh-government-appoints-new-whips-for-assembly-and-council/articleshow/115227312.cms . 13 November 2024 . 13 November 2024.
  7. Web site: Gangadhara Nellore (SC) Constituency Election Results 2024: Gangadhara Nellore (SC) Assembly Seat Details, MLA Candidates & Winner . 2024-06-21 . The Times of India . en.
  8. Web site: Gangadhara Nellore Assembly Election Results 2024: Gangadhara Nellore Election Candidates List, Election Date, Vote Share – IndiaToday . 2024-06-21 . India Today . en.

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