THRIKKAKARA: Dominic Presentation, UDF district chairman, said the late MLA P T Thomas has a debt close to one crore. He said the biggest help the party could give to the family of Thomas is to take up his financial responsibilities.

In the affidavit filed during the last assembly elections, P T had registered a liability of Rs 57.31 lakh. In addition to the home loan, vehicle loan and personal loans, the MLA also owes Rs 18 lakh on office rent. In addition, he has a liability of Rs 14 lakh for standing bail in order to get the body of a native of Idukki from the hospital.