Senior Congress leader and former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 79. He was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bengaluru.
Chandy, who served as chief minister of Kerala twice, was a popular leader who was known for his affable personality and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He was also a strong advocate for secularism and communal harmony.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi expressed her condolences on Chandy's death, saying that he was "a towering figure in the Congress party and in Kerala politics". She said that he would be remembered for his "tireless work for the people of Kerala".
Chandy's death is a major loss to the Congress party and to the state of Kerala. He was a respected leader who will be remembered for his contributions to public life.
Here are some of the tributes that have been paid to Chandy:
- "Chandy sir was loved across generations and sections of the population. He was a true democrat and a great human being." - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
- "Chandy was a towering figure in Kerala politics. He was a popular leader who was known for his simplicity and his commitment to public service." - Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
- "Chandy was a great administrator who left a lasting legacy in Kerala. He will be remembered for his work in the fields of education, healthcare, and infrastructure." - Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
Chandy's funeral will be held in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.
