Varghese Mammen
Indian politician and lawyer
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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.
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) |
| Party | Kerala Congress |
| Spouse | Vainy Varghese Mammen |
| Children | 2 |
| Kerala Law Academy Law College | |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician |
Early life and education
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
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)
Personal life
Mammen is married to Vainy Varghese Mammen, a teacher. They have two sons, Mammen Varghese Punchamannil and Ninan Vergis Punchamannil [5]