Chief Minister releases 'A Life in Struggle', the autobiography of trade union leader Thampan Thomas

10 October 2026

Chief Minister V D Satheesan released 'A Life in Struggle', the autobiography of former MP and national trade union leader Thampan Thomas, at the Sahodara Soudham auditorium in Ernakulam. The Chief Minister said the book would serve as a reference work and guide for students of politics. He described Thampan Thomas as the founding leader in Kerala of the HMS (Hind Mazdoor Sabha) trade union. The State's Information and Public Relations Department noted that Thampan Thomas has stood by socialist ideas for half a century as a political leader, trade union leader and parliamentarian. Dr Cyriac Thomas presided over the function.