Kerala MLA Uma Thomas in Critical Condition After Stadium Fall

The Congress legislator sustained severe head and spinal injuries after falling from a VIP gallery during a cultural event in Kochi.

Uma Thomas, Congress MLA from Thrikkakara, is on ventilator support after falling approximately 15-20 feet from a gallery at Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.
The incident occurred during the 'Mridanga Naadam' event, where 12,000 Bharatanatyam dancers aimed to set a Guinness World Record.
Medical reports indicate she suffered head and spinal injuries, facial and rib fractures, and internal lung bleeding, with her condition remaining critical.
Police have registered a case against the event organizers and a Kochi-based event management firm for alleged safety lapses, citing inadequate barricades and limited space near the gallery edge.
A specialized medical team, including experts from government hospitals, has been assembled to oversee Uma Thomas's treatment and monitor her progress.