The veteran Congress leader, who is also a legislator with 53 years of experience and a two-time chief minister of Kerala, proved once again that people are his wealth.
Chandy, who served the Kerala Assembly over 12 terms, is credited with initiating several big ticket infrastructure projects in the state including the Kochi Metro.
As Oommen Chandy’s mortal remains were being brought from Bengaluru to his house in Thiruvananthapuram on July 16 afternoon, thousands stood waiting along the roadside, seeking a final glimpse of the Congress veteran.
Despite the scurrilous nature of allegations, former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy who passed away recently, responded to the news report on him with consummate self-restraint.