Oommen Chandy, a politician and statesman from India, was the eleventh Chief Minister of Kerala from 2004 to 2006 and again from 2011 to 2016. He died on July 18, 2023. From 2006 until 2011, he also served as the opposition’s leader in the Kerala Legislative Assembly.
From 1970 till his passing in 2023, he served as an MLA for the Puthuppally constituency in the State Assembly. He served in the Kerala Legislative body for the longest period of time and the longest period of any legislative body in Indian history. He is the only chief minister of an Indian country to get a United Nations award for public service. He was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress party.
Oommen Chandy children: Meet Achu Oommen, Maria Oommen & Chandy Oommen
Oommen Three kids were born to Chandy. His children are Achu, Maria, and Chandy Oommen, respectively.
At the Congress Legislature Party meeting, Chandy’s nomination was proposed by Ramesh Chennithala and seconded by Aryadan Mohammed.
He and six other cabinet ministers took the oath on May 18, 2011. Later, he expanded his cabinet by thirteen more ministers.