Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Kerala Honors Former CM Oommen Chandy on Third Death Anniversary
People in Kerala are remembering Oommen Chandy, who was a former Chief Minister, on the third anniversary of his death.
He is remembered as a leader who cared a lot about ordinary people.
Special prayer meetings and tributes were held in different parts of the state.
Many leaders, like the current Chief Minister and other ministers, shared their memories of Chandy and talked about how he inspired them.
They also mentioned that Chandy's work continues to help people, especially through a health insurance scheme named after him.
His legacy of serving the poor and underprivileged is still very important in Kerala.
Congress leaders and workers organized commemorative events across Kerala to mark the third death anniversary of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
Special prayer meetings and floral tributes were held at Puthuppally and the KPCC headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan remembered Chandy as a 'people's leader' who dedicated his life to the welfare of ordinary people.
Tourism Minister P C Vishnunadh and Congress MP Shafi Parambil recalled Chandy's role in nurturing young political leaders and his commitment to serving the poor.
A health insurance scheme named after Chandy is being implemented, and charitable activities are being undertaken in his memory.
- Who
- Former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy
- What
- Commemorative events and tributes on his third death anniversary
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Across Kerala, including Puthuppally and Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To honor his legacy and dedication to the welfare of ordinary people
- Name
- Oommen Chandy
- Occupation
- Former Chief Minister of Kerala
- Death Anniversary
- Third
- Commemorative Events
- Prayer meetings, floral tributes, memorial meetings
- Health Insurance Scheme
- Named after Oommen Chandy
- Legacy
- Commitment to serving the poor and underprivileged
- Influence
- Mentored young political leaders
- Memorial Activities
- Charitable activities across Kerala