Pennamma Jacob (10 February 1927 – 8 October 1998) was an Indian politician who served as a Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly from Muvattupuzha Assembly constituency from 1970 to 1977.[1][2] She was an independent candidate.[3]

Pennamma Jacob
Member of Kerala Legislative Assembly
In office
1970–1977
Preceded byP. C. Joseph
Succeeded byP. V. Abraham
ConstituencyMuvattupuzha Assembly constituency
Personal details
Born10 February 1927
Died8 October 1998
SpouseP. T. Jacob
RelationsT. M. Jacob (son in law)

Personal life

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She was born on 10 February 1927[4] as fifth child of her parents.[5] She married P. T. Jacob who was a school teacher when she was 17.[5] She was the mother-in-law of T. M. Jacob.[5] On 8 October 1998, she died.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "MEMBERS OF PREVIOUS ASSEMBLY - FOURTH KLA (1970 - 1977)". Kerala Legislature. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  2. ^ "From 1957 to 2021: Woman leaders in Kerala Assembly - A rundown". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  3. ^ Paul, John L. (5 March 2021). "In Muvattupuzha, unpredictable shifts in voting patterns". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Pennamma Jacob". Kerala Legislature. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
  5. ^ a b c "Pennamma Jacob – the sole woman who made it to Kerala Assembly from Ernakulam district". OnManorama. Retrieved 12 December 2022.