Former Kerala Chief Minister and Congress Veteran Oommen Chandy Has Passeed At 79

Former Chief Minister Of Kerala Oommen Chandy Died At The Age Of 79

Oommen Chandy, a former chief minister of Kerala, passed away early on Tuesday at the age of 79. According to reports, the senior Congress politician passed away at 4:25 am in a private hospital in Bengaluru while receiving cancer treatment. A public holiday and two days of mourning have been declared for Tuesday by the Keralan government as a tribute to the late chief minister.

Many political leaders have expressed their condolences in response to Chandy’s passing. While Congress general secretary KC Venugopal paid a visit to the Chinmaya Mission Hospital in Bengaluru, where the former Chief Minister passed away this morning, senior Congress figures like Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi, and Shashi Tharoor expressed their condolences.

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In a tweet posted on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the loss of the former chief minister of Kerala, writing, “In the passing of Shri Oommen Chandy Ji, we have lost a modest and committed man who devoted his life to public service and toiled towards the prosperity of Kerala. I remember our encounters over the years, especially when we were both the Chief Ministers of our respective states and then subsequently when I arrived to Delhi. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with his family and friends. May he rest in peace, his soul.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to Chandy on Twitter, writing, “My humble tribute to the stalwart Oommen Chandy, Former Kerala Chief Minister and a committed Congress man who stood strong as a leader of the public. The advancement of Kerala and the political climate of the country were forever changed by his steadfast dedication and innovative leadership. He will be cherished for his commitment to and assistance to the populace. Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the victim.

Deepest condolences to the family of Shri Oommen Chandy, wrote Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in a tweet about Chandy’s passing. He was a stalwart of the Congress party and a leader who lived his life in service to others and the ideals for which we are currently fighting. We will all miss his sage advice and remember him with great regard.

Rahul Gandhi, a former leader of the Congress, too paid respect to Chandy, tweeting, “Oommen Chandy ji was an exceptional grassroots Congress leader. His lifelong dedication to the people of Kerala will be remembered. He will be sorely missed. Love and sympathy to all of his family members.

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Shashi Tharoor, a senior member of the Congress and a member of the Keralan parliament, paid respect to Chandy by writing on Twitter, “Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.” “Om Shanti Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore!”

Through its official Twitter account, the Congress party also sent Chandy a poignant greeting, writing, “Deeply saddened by the loss of former Kerala CM and revered Congress leader, Chandy. His contributions to Kerala’s advancement and development will always be recognised. He was a political stalwart. He is a real statesman who leaves a lasting legacy that will motivate future generations. We send our sincere sympathies to his family and friends during this trying time. May his soul rest in peace forever.

Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of the Samajwadi Party, too expressed his sorrow on Twitter, writing, “Deeply affected by the passing of former Kerala CM Shri Oommen Chandy ji. My sincere sympathies to the family of the deceased.

On Twitter, former Congress politician Kapil Sibal expressed his sorrow over the passing of a “dear friend,” writing, “Oommen Chandy passes away.” He was deeply ingrained in the culture of the Congress and always put the needs of the people, particularly the underprivileged and marginalised, first. He dedicated his life to serving the people and the Congress.a straightforward remarkable person. I recently lost a close buddy.

The senior Congressman’s passing, according to Indian Union Muslim League chairman E. T. Muhammed Basheer, was a loss for the entire political system since “he was the most effective administrator and his main trait was compassion…I have been his employee. The most capable minister, he was. He lived his life serving the populace. Chandy cannot be compared to anyone. For the entire political system, this is a setback.

Pinarayi Vijayan, the chief minister of Kerala, also bade Chandy farewell, saying, “We were elected to the Legislative Assembly in the same year. We first became politically prominent through student life at the same time. It is quite difficult to say goodbye to him because we both lived public lives at the same time. Chandy was an effective manager and a person who took an active interest in other people’s lives.