Kerala MLA Uma Thomas on ventilator support after falling 15 feet from Kochi stadium’s VIP gallery

The MLA, who represents the Thrikkakara Assembly constituency, was a guest at the event along with state minister Saji Cherian.

MLA Uma Thomas was rushed to a private hospital, where she was immediately put on ventilator support. (Photo: Facebook/ Uma Thomas)

Congress MLA Uma Thomas was seriously injured on Sunday evening after she fell from the VIP gallery of Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, where she had arrived to attend a dance programme.

She was rushed to a private hospital, where she was immediately put on ventilator support.

The MLA, who represents the Thrikkakara Assembly constituency, was a guest at the event along with state minister Saji Cherian.

While entering the VIP gallery at the stadium, she reportedly tripped on a queue manager that was kept on the side of the stage. This led to her falling around 15 feet from the stage.

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Dr Krishnan Unni Polakulath, medical director at Renai Medicity, where she was taken, told the media the MLA was put on ventilator support soon after she was admitted to the hospital.

“She has sustained injuries to the brain, spine and lungs. Blood has clotted in the lungs, which got injured by broken ribs. She is not out of danger and will be in observation for the next 24 hours. She was admitted in an unconscious state. The major concern is injuries to the brain and lungs,” doctors said.

Uma Thomas became a legislator after winning the by-election in 2022 that was necessitated by the death of her husband and Congress leader P T Thomas.

Shaju Philip

Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the publication's coverage from Kerala. With over 25 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, religious, and developmental landscape of South India. Expertise, Experience, and Authority Decades of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent more than two decades documenting the "Kerala Model" of development, its complex communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political environment. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive reporting portfolio includes: Political & Governance Analysis: In-depth tracking of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the growth of the BJP in the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration. Crime & Investigative Journalism: Noted for his coverage of high-profile cases such as the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts regarding radicalization modules. Crisis Management: He has led ground-level reporting during major regional crises, including the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. ... Read More

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