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Oommen Chandy
Oommen Chandy (31 October 1943 – 18 July 2023) was a veteran Indian politician and senior leader of the Indian National Congress, best known for serving as the Chief Minister of Kerala for two terms.
...Read more- Why Oommen Chandy’s grave has become a key stop for UDF leaders ahead of Kerala election
Eight candidates from Kerala Congress's Joseph faction — UDF's third major constituent — arrived together to pray at Chandy's grave. All of them also started their campaign from Puthuppally.
- A special tomb for Chandy in his Parish church at Puthuppally
As a mark of respect for Chandy, the authorities of the St George Orthodox Church at Puthuppally decided to change their decades-old practice of burying deceased non-priest church members in the cemetery or in their family vaults.
- Oommen Chandy's mortal remains taken from Thiruvananthapuram to Kottayam, emotional scenes mark procession
During his decades long political career, he had spent a major chunk of his life in the state capital as legislator, leader of the Congress party and a chief minister.
- Oommen Chandy's wife on his simplicity: 'If there's a rotting fruit on the table...'
Senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy, who served as the chief minister of Kerala twice, died in Bengaluru in the early hours of Tuesday, his family said.
- 'Appa has passed away': Oommen Chandy's son on ex Kerala Chief Minister's death
Oommen Chand was the chief minister of Kerala twice for a total of seven years. He had also served as Minister of Labour, Home, and Finance in various governments headed by K Karunakaran and AK Antony. He also served as the Leader of Opposition in the Kerala assembly.
- Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away at 79. Tributes pour in
Chandy, who had not been keeping well for quite some time, had been staying in Bengaluru for treatment at a health facility.
