Oommen Chandy dies at 79. Kerala declares two-day state mourning for former Chief Minister

Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has passed away in Bengaluru. Chandy, who had been staying in Bengaluru for treatment, was 79 years oldFormer Kerala CM passes away at 79

Extremely sad to bid farewell to our most beloved leader and former CM Shri. Oommen Chandy. One of the most popular and dynamic leaders of Kerala, Chandy sir was loved across generations and sections of the population. The Congress family will miss his leadership and energy," the Congress Kerala tweeted.

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Chandy first represented Puthupally in 1970 when he was the Youth Congress president. He became a minister for the first time in the K Karunakaran cabinet in 1977

We were elected to the Legislative Assembly in the same year. It was at the same stage that we came to the political fore through student life. We led public life at the same time and it is extremely difficult to bid him farewell. Oommen Chandy was a capable administrator and a person who was closely involved in people's lives," said Vijayan.