Oommen Chandy Death Highlights: Former Kerala CM Laid To Rest, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Pays Last Tributes
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Kottayam: Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy who passed away on July 18 in Bengaluru.
Former Kerala CM Oomen Chandy's mortal remains being carried to Puthuppally church, where will be buried in a special grave prepared for him adjacent to those of departed priests, PTI Reported.
The funeral procession inches closer to the church. Rahul Gandhi waits at the Puthuppally Church to pay his last respects to Oommen Chandy, reports OnManorama.
Oommen Chandy's funeral is likely to be delayed as his mortal remains are still at his home, reports OnManorama.
The public are now paying their last respects to former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy.
The funeral procession of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has reached its destination – Puthupally, the ancestral home of the late leader. As the funeral procession arrived at the residence from Thirunakkara, it was met with an overwhelming sea of people, as per ONManorama. Following the procession's arrival at Puthupally, the funeral rites of the former Chief Minister will commence at St. George Orthodox Church, Puthuppally, at 7.30 pm.
The funeral procession of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has reached Kanjikuzhi. The sombre procession continues to be accompanied by a massive gathering of mourners who have come together to pay their last respects. As the procession moves forward, it is now headed towards its ultimate destination – the ancestral home of Oommen Chandy in Puthupally.
In preparation for the funeral ceremony, the police have made elaborate arrangements to facilitate the movement of relatives and senior political leaders to the public viewing platform, ensuring they can pay their respects to Oommen Chandy. Political figures like BJP state president K Surendran and former KPCC president VM Sudheeran are present at Oommen Chandy's Puthupally ancestral home, according to News18 Kerala.
The funeral rites of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will commence at St. George Orthodox Church, Puthuppally, at 7.30 pm.
The funeral procession of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is on its way to Puthupally from Thirunakkara, according to ONManorama. The solemn journey marks the final tribute to the statesman. The final funeral rites are set to be performed at St. George Orthodox Church, Puthuppally, at 7.30 pm, where dignitaries, friends, and family will gather to pay their last respects.
Thirunakkara witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of love and admiration as thousands gathered to pay their final respects to the departed leader, former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. In a touching tribute, a Facebook post from Oommen Chandy's official page, run by the administration team, captured the heartwarming scene. The post showcased a sea of people, thronging the area to pay their respects, creating an unforgettable display of love and gratitude towards the late leader.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology of India, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, paid their respects to the late Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at Thirunakkara, Kottayam. Thirunakkara witnessed a solemn gathering of dignitaries and mourners as they came together to bid a final farewell to the esteemed leader.
The funeral procession of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy finally reached Thirunakkara in Kottayam after more than 27 hours since it commenced from Puthapally House in Jagathy, Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. The overwhelming response of mourners along the route significantly slowed down the journey, covering around 152 kilometres. The last journey of Oommen Chandy began on Wednesday morning at approximately 7.20 am from Thiruvananthapuram. However, the massive crowd of mourners, seeking a last glimpse of the Congress veteran, caused considerable delays along the nearly 150-kilometre route. A journey that typically takes three to four hours was extended to more than 27 hours due to the immense outpouring of grief and reverence from the public.
The funeral procession of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy made its way through the city streets, drawing crowds of mourners as the state came together to bid a tearful farewell to the revered leader. The procession has reached Thirunakkara, where Chandy's body will be kept at the Thirunakkara maidan, providing the public with an opportunity to pay their last respects to the departed leader.
The hearse carrying the mortal remains of Oommen Chandy is now near Pallipurathukavu, Kottayam, according to ONManorama.
The hearse carrying the mortal remains of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who passed away two days ago, is currently near Kodimatha in Kottayam. However, it is yet to reach its final destination of Puthuppally. Despite 24 hours having elapsed since its departure from Thiruvananthapuram, the funeral procession is still on its way, as thousands of mourners continue to line the route, seeking to catch a final glimpse and bid farewell to the departed leader.
The funeral procession of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy is now less than 10 km away from reaching its final destination in Puthupally, Kottayam district. Despite almost 24 hours into his final journey, the mortal remains of the revered leader are yet to reach their resting place, as the procession continues to move at a slow pace. The hearse, which began its journey at 7:20 am in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, arrived at Changanassery at 6 am on Thursday, according to ONManorama.
The funeral of Oommen Chandy is scheduled to take place on Thursday, and preparations are in full swing. In a touching tribute to his contributions, the authorities of St. George Orthodox Church, known as "Puthuppally Palli" in the local community, have decided to lay his mortal remains to rest at a special tomb within an exclusive area of the church premises, PTI reported. Unlike the decades-old practice of burying dead laymen in the church cemetery or their family vaults, the church committee made a heartfelt decision to create a dedicated resting place for Oommen Chandy in recognition of his immense contributions to the parish and the church over the years.
The funeral procession of Oommen Chandy is currently en route to his hometown of Puthuppally in Kottayam. According to ONManorama, the procession has now crossed Ayoor, Kollam, marking its gradual progress amidst an overwhelming turnout of mourners. The procession, which began from Thiruvananthapuram at approximately 7:20 am on Wednesday, is moving at a snail's pace. The journey from Thiruvananthapuram to Thattathumala took approximately eight hours, covering a distance of 36 km.
The family of Oommen Chandy has declined official honours during his funeral, scheduled to be held on Thursday. The veteran Congress leader had previously informed his family that he wished for a simple funeral without any official honours, according to ONManorama.
In accordance with his wishes, Chandy's wife, Mariyamma, has communicated in writing to the Public Administration Department, expressing that only religious ceremonies are necessary, and official honours should be avoided during the funeral proceedings.
The mortal remains of the Congress stalwart are currently en route to his hometown of Puthuppally, Kottayam. The funeral procession, which commenced from Thiruvananthapuram at approximately 7:20 am on Wednesday, is moving at a slow pace due to the massive crowd on the way as people who have gathered to pay their final respects. According to ONManorama, after 5 hours since the start of the procession, it has covered 20 km and is expected to reach Puthuppally late at night.
An atmosphere of sorrow and reverence engulfed the streets as the mortal remains of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy were taken to Kottayam in a specially modified low-floor bus. The poignant journey commenced at approximately 7:20 am from Chandy's residence in Thiruvananthapuram. A large number of party workers and supporters gathered to bid farewell to the esteemed leader, expressing their solidarity with passionate slogans in his honour.
As the bus slowly made its way through the state capital, teary-eyed party workers walked and jogged alongside it, while others walked in front, signifying their deep emotional attachment to their revered leader.
Outside the Niyamasabha, where Oommen Chandy had been a constant figure for an impressive 53 years, an emotionally charged scene unfolded. Assembly staff, including watch-and-ward personnel, joined the crowds to catch a final glimpse of the revered leader, bidding him a heartfelt farewell.
The mortal remains of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who passed away in Bengaluru a day ago, were transported to Kottayam today morning. Kottayam, known as the stronghold of the Congress stalwart, witnessed an outpouring of grief as Chandy's body was taken to the city in a specially modified low-floor bus adorned with garlands and pictures of the late leader. The bus carried a contingent of party leaders and workers, paying tribute to the revered statesman.
The departure of the bus from Chandy's residence in Thiruvananthapuram took place around 7:20 am. Arrangements have been made at the Thirunakkara Ground in Kottayam, where the public will have the opportunity to pay their respects to the late leader. Following this, Chandy's body will be transferred to his home in the neighbouring Puthuppally.
Thousands of people assembled at 'Puthuppally House' and Darbar Hall in the state secretariat to pay homage to Chandy. His mortal remains were brought to Thiruvananthapuram from Bengaluru in a special aircraft in the afternoon.
Police had a tough time managing the crowd even inside the Darbar Hall, where the political leadership of the state, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his Cabinet colleagues, leaders of various political parties, and the general public, lined up to pay their last respects to the departed leader.
Mortal remains of Oommen Chandy brought to Thiruvananthapuram where a massive crowd of party leaders, workers and supporters gathered at the airport to pay their last respects. The remains would be kept at various places including Durbar hall of the state secretariat, St George Orthodox Syrian Cathedral, the KPCC headquarters and his residence in the state capital for the public to pay their last respects.
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh condoled the death of Oommen Chandy, saying he was a leader of high esteem who was respected by everybody irrespective of party lines. In a letter to Mariamma Oommen, the wife of Oommen Chandy, Manmohan Singh wrote, "He was a mass leader and distinguished administrator who devoted his whole life for the service of the people. He will always be remembered for his contribution to the Indian National Congress and Kerala."
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday condoled the demise of former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy and said his impact on the national political space will always be remembered.
"In the demise of former Kerala Chief Minister Shri Oommen Chandy Ji, the country has lost an eminent personality who was dedicated to serving the people. His contribution to the progress of Kerala and his impact on the national political space will always be remembered. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of his family and his countless followers," Murmu tweeted.
Veteran Congress leader A K Antony turned emotional on Tuesday as he received the news about the demise of Oommen Chandy. Fondly remembering the former Kerala Chief Minister, the former Defence Minister recalled his influence on his personal life as well.
"It is because of him that I have a family life," Antony told reporters outside his residence in Thiruvananthapuram. He revealed that he succumbed to the pressure from Chandy and his wife to start a family life.
Congress president M Mallikarjun Kharge and top party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid homage to former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Bengaluru. Along with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy D K Shivakumar visited former Karnataka minister late T John's residence in Indiranagar, where Oommen Chandy's mortal remains were kept, to pay their last respects.
Congress leader Oommen Chandy's body will be taken to his constituency, Puthuppally, tomorrow (July 19) where a procession will be held. Arrangements have been made at the Thirunakkara Ground, Kottayam, for the public to pay homage. In the evening, the body will be taken to his house at Puthuppally. The funeral will be held at the Puthuppally church at 2 pm on Thursday, July 20.
The mortal remains of senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy will be brought to Thiruvananthapuram from Bengaluru today. Leader of Opposition in the Kerala assembly, VD Satheesan said the funeral services will be held at Puthuppally church near Kottayam on Thursday.
Addressing the media along with other senior leaders, Satheesan said the body will be kept at the Durbar Hall of the state secretariat today for the public to pay tribute. After that, the remains will be taken to the St George Cathedral near the secretariat where he used to pray. Later, the body will be kept at Indira Bhavan at Thiruvananthapuram, for the Congress party workers to pay homage.
Background
Oommen Chandy Death Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live, for the coverage of the demise of veteran Congress leader Oommen Chandy. Follow this LIVE blog for all the latest updates on the last rites, funeral details of the two-time Kerala Chief Minister.
Oommen Chandy, a senior Congress leader and former chief minister of Kerala, breathed his last in Bengaluru during the early hours of Tuesday, July 18, according to his family. The demise of the two-time chief minister was announced by his son, Chandy Oommen, through a heartfelt Facebook post. At the age of 79, Chandy had been battling cancer and was receiving treatment at a private hospital in Bengaluru.
As the state mourns the loss of an esteemed political stalwart, preparations for the funeral and final rites are underway. The funeral proceedings will be closely followed, and ABP Live will provide the latest updates as the events unfold.
The mortal remains of the late Oommen Chandy were transported from Bengaluru to Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday afternoon, July 18. The body was then placed at the Durbar Hall of the state secretariat, allowing the public to pay their final respects.
On July 19, the body was moved in a solemn procession from Thiruvananthapuram to Puthuppally.
At Puthuppally, the remains of the departed leader will be kept at Thirunakkara Ground in Kottayam, providing an opportunity for the public to pay homage. Later in the evening, the body will be taken to Chandy's residence in Puthuppally.
The funeral services, a poignant moment that will mark the final farewell to Oommen Chandy, will take place at the Puthuppally church near Kottayam on Thursday, July 20, in the afternoon.
Oommen Chandy's demise marks the end of an era in Kerala's political landscape, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come.
Chandy's political career was marked by notable achievements and significant positions. He served as the chief minister of Kerala twice, with a total tenure of seven years from 2004 to 2006 and again from 2011 to 2016. Furthermore, Chandy held crucial portfolios such as Minister of Labour, Home, and Finance in various governments led by K Karunakaran and A K Antony. He also assumed the role of Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly.
Representing the Puthuppally constituency, Chandy's unparalleled dedication saw him serving as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for over half a century, setting a record for the longest tenure.
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