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C. F. Thomas

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Political career
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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2015}}{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2015}}Chennikkara Francis Thomas, popularly known as C F Thomas, of Changanassery, Kerala, India), is a politician and member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly. He was born on 30 July 1939, the son of C T Francis and Annamma Francis. He was Minister for Rural Development in the previous Kerala Government. He was also the chairman of Kerala Congress and is currently its Deputy Chairman. Before entering politics, he was a teacher at St. Berchmans Higher Secondary School Changancherry (1962-1980).^[1]^[2]

Political career

Thomas entered politics in 1956 as an activist of KSU, the student wing of the Indian National Congress. He joined Kerala Congress in 1964 and is a founder member of the party. He was elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly in 1980, 1982, 1987, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016, representing the Changanassery constituency.

Thomas was a minister in the in the A K Antony Ministry of the previous UDF government, and held the portfolios for Registration, Rural Development, Khadi and Village Industries. He is respected for his humility and simple lifestyle.

References

1. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/2001/05/06/stories/1506211s.htm |title=Tight fight in Kottayam district |publisher=Hinduonnet.com |date=2001-05-06 |accessdate=2010-01-24}}
2. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/14/stories/2007011411290300.htm |title=Installation of Corepiscopoi held |publisher=The Hindu |date=2007-01-14 |accessdate=2010-01-24}}

Started political activities while a student. Joined Indian National Congress and then became Vice-President of Changanassery Town (West) Mandalam. Joined Kerala Congress on its formation and served as Secretary and President of Changanassery Constituency; District Secretary, Kottayam; Member, State Executive Committee. Worked as General Secretary and Chairman of Kerala Congress(M).

He was the State Level General Secretary of Kerala Catholic Students League (K.C.S.L.),which influenced the students of Kerala to live in truth. Was Minister for Rural Development, Registration, Khadi and Village Industries during XI K.L.A.

Owing to the amalgamation of the three groups of Kerala Congress, serving as its Deputy Chairman.

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