Condolences poured in on Tuesday over the demise of former Kerala Chief Minister and Congress veteran Oommen Chandy with prominent leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remembering him.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the demise of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and said he was a humble and dedicated leader who devoted his life to public service
Former Kerala Chief Minister and Senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy's mortal remains will be brought to Thiruvananthapuram in a special flight by today afternoon. Meanwhile, the Kerala government has declared a public holiday on Tuesday as a mark of respect to the former Chief Minister.
“Oommen Chandy ji was an exemplary grassroots Congress leader. He will be remembered for his lifelong service to the people of Kerala. We will miss him dearly. Much love and condolences to all his loved ones,” Rahul Gandhi posted on Twitter.
Many political leaders in the country on Tuesday expressed their condolences over the death of Former Kerala Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Omen Chandy and remembered his political legacy.
Agnimitra Paul alleged that parties like CPM and Congress do not have any ideology. She said that while they are opposing one another in West Bengal or in Kerala, they are having dinner together in Bengaluru.
Expressing grief over the former Chief Minister's death, Vijayan said, "Oommen Chandy was a capable administrator and a person who was closely involved in people's lives."
"The tale of the king who triumphed over the world with the power of 'love' finds its poignant end. Today, I am deeply saddened by the loss of a legend, @Oommen_Chandy. He touched the lives of countless individuals, and his legacy will forever resonate within our souls," Sudhakaran tweete
Union Minister of State (MoS) V Muraleedharan along with a Central team visited the Muthalapozhi Harbour on Monday to examine the reasons for the recurring boat accidents in the region.