P.M. Mathew, a former MLA who represented the Kaduthuruthy constituency from 1991 to 1996, passed away at the age of 75. He died on Tuesday at a private hospital in Kottayam while undergoing treatment for liver and kidney-related ailments. Mathew had a long political career, associated with various factions of the Kerala Congress, including the Kerala Congress (M) led by K.M. Mani and the Kerala Congress (Jacob) faction.