Tribute to M T Padma: A Life Dedicated to Politics

M T Padma, a former Kerala Minister and senior Congress leader, passed away at 81 in Mumbai after enduring age-related ailments. Known for her dedication to public service, she held several key roles in the Kerala government and Congress party, shaping political discourse over decades.

In a loss that resonates deeply within Kerala's political landscape, M T Padma, a former minister and veteran Congress leader, passed away in Mumbai at the age of 81. Sources from the party confirmed that she succumbed to age-related ailments after a prolonged illness.

Padma's political journey was marked by pivotal contributions as she served crucial roles including Minister for Fisheries, Rural Development, and Registration Department between 1991 and 1996. Her legacy extends beyond her ministerial tenure, having been a pillar in the Congress party, contributing significantly since her days in the Kerala Students Union.

Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief, with Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Opposition Leader V D Satheesan expressing their condolences, underscoring the irreplaceable void her departure has left in the party.

(With inputs from agencies.)