Overview

• Thomas appeared in Ganavesha and presided over the concluding function of the RSS Vijayadashami pada sanchalan at Pallikkara in Kochi.
• He told attendees the RSS has no caste or religious divisions and said its objective is to strengthen the nation by building strong individuals and society.
• He said he seeks no positions and described the RSS as the best platform to serve people as the organisation marks its centenary.
• Thomas retired in 2020 after clashes with the Pinarayi Vijayan government that included two suspensions and a later posting to a struggling state PSU.
• He joined the BJP in 2021, contested Irinjalakuda and finished third with about 33,000 votes, joining a pattern of former Kerala DGPs aligning with Sangh-Parivar roles.