Jebi Mather
Indian politician
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Jebi Mather (born 19 August 1978) is an Indian politician and lawyer who serves as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, representing the state of Kerala. She is a member of the Indian National Congress and currently serves as the President of the Kerala Pradesh Mahila Congress, the women's wing of the party in Kerala.[1]
Jebi Mather | |
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Jebi Mather | |
| Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 4 April 2022 | |
| Preceded by | A. K. Antony |
| Constituency | Kerala |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 August 1978 Kerala, India |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Hisham Ahamed |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
She was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in 2022 as the Congress candidate from Kerala.[2][3]
Early life and education
Jebi Mather was born into a political family in Kerala. Her maternal grandfather, T. O. Bava, served as President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee, while her paternal grandfather, KCM Mather, served as KPCC Treasurer.[4]
She completed her higher education from Cochin University of Science and Technology and later entered public life through student and youth political activities.
Political career
Youth Congress
Jebi Mather began her political career through the Youth Congress in Kerala. She later became General Secretary of the Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress and was appointed Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress in 2016.[5]
She also worked in organisational and training roles for the All India Congress Committee in several Indian states including Goa, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Assam and Rajasthan.[6]
Local governance
Mather entered electoral politics through the Aluva Municipality, where she served as councillor for multiple terms. In 2020, she became Deputy Chairperson of the municipality.[7]
Mahila Congress
In December 2021, she was appointed President of the Kerala Pradesh Mahila Congress.[8]
Rajya Sabha
In March 2022, the Indian National Congress nominated Jebi Mather as its candidate for the Rajya Sabha from Kerala.[9]
Her nomination was widely noted as the Congress party's first nomination of a woman leader from Kerala to the Rajya Sabha in more than four decades.[10]
She was elected unopposed and assumed office on 4 April 2022.[11]
Positions held
| Year | Position |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Secretary, Indian Lawyers Congress, Kerala |
| 2010 | Councillor, Aluva Municipality |
| 2013 | General Secretary, Kerala Pradesh Youth Congress |
| 2015 | Councillor, Aluva Municipality (second term) |
| 2016 | Secretary, Indian Youth Congress |
| 2020 | Deputy Chairperson, Aluva Municipality |
| 2020 | Secretary, Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee |
| 2021 | President, Kerala Pradesh Mahila Congress |
| 2022 | Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha |