THAMPAN, SHRI THOMAS, B.A., B.L., [Janata—Kerala, Mavelikara, 1984]  s. of Shri M. Thomas; b. at Phulladu Village, Thiruvellur, Pathanthitta District, May 11, 1940; ed. at Pulladu; m. Smt. Saramma Varghese, April 18, 1968; 3 d.; Advocate; previously associated with Socialist Party; Advocate, Kerala High Court; All India Secretary, H.M.S.; General-Secretary, Janata Party, Kerala State; Formerly President, (i) Kerala State Consumer Cooperative Federation, (ii) Ernakulam District Wholesalers Cooperative Federation; Formerly Chairman, Kerala State Warehousing Corporation; Formerly Vice-President, National Consumer Cooperative Federation of India, New Delhi; Former Director, Ernakulam District Cooperative Bank; Secretary, All India Hind Muzdoor Sabha; presently Director, (i) NCCFI, (ii) KCCF and (iii) EDWCCS.

Social activities:  Trade Unions, Cooperatives and political work.

Favourite pastime and recreation:  Reading.

Special interests:  Trade Unions and Cooperatives.

Publications:  Contributed articles on political and social subjects in Malayalam publications and journals.

Travels abroad:  Japan, Malaysia, U.S.A., China, Canada, Vietnam, Israel, Singapore, U.A.E., Thailand, Hong Kong, Nepal, Burma and U.K.

Permanent address:  Anamala House, Market Road, Cochin-11, Kerala.