Oommen Chandy dies at 79: Condolences pour in on Twitter for former Kerala CM

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Oommen Chandy passed away aged 79 in the early hours of Tuesday. Reportedly, the senior Congress leader died in a private hospital in Bengaluru at 4:25 am while undergoing treatment for cancer. Kerala government has announced Tuesday as a public holiday along with two days of mourning as a mark of respect to the former chief minister.

Chandy's demise has led to a downpour of wishes from leaders across the political spectrum. Senior Congress leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor have shared their condolences while Congress general secretary KC Venugopal visited the Chinmaya Mission Hospital in Bengaluru where the former Chief Minister passed away this morning. While paying tribute to Chandy via his Twitter account, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote, “My humble tribute to the stalwart Oommen Chandy, Former Kerala Chief Minister and a staunch Congress man who stood tall as a leader of the masses.

His unwavering commitment and visionary leadership left an indelible mark on Kerala's progress and the nation's political landscape. He will be remembered for his dedication and service to the people. Heartfelt condolences to the family and supporters." Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also condoled the passing of Chandy in a Twitter post, she wrote, “Deepest condolences to the family of Shri.

Oommen Chandy. He was a pillar of the Congress party, a leader who dedicated his life to service and was deeply committed to the values we are fighting for today. We will all remember him with great respect and miss his wise counsel." Senior Congress leader MP from Kerala Shashi Tharoor paid his tribute to Chandy while sharing images with him in a Twitter post, he wrote, “ “Death is not