Oomen Chandy's Last Rites At His Home Constituency
Veteran Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Kerala Oomen Chandy's last rites are scheduled for July 20. Thousands of political leaders, including Congres' paid tributes and expressed grief. Notably, Oomen Chandy (79) passed away on July 18, after a prolonged illness due to throat cancer. His mortal remains were brought to his home constituency Puthupally. His last rites will be held with full state… read-more
Tags: Oomen Chandy, Kerala Politics, Former CM, throat cancer
Courtesy: The Press Trust of India
Kerala: Months Ahead State Polls, Govt Hands Solar Scam Case To CBI
The Kerala government on January 24 handed over the 2013 solar scam case investigation to the CBI. The move came after former CM Oomen Chandy was made the Congress’ chief for managing the upcoming assembly polls. Also a week ago, the scam kingpin Saritha Nair requested Kerala CM Pinarai Vijayan over justice delayed in the sexual assault case she had filed against congress leaders. However, Congress has termed the move as politically motivated… read-more
Tags: Congress Party, LDF, Kerala, CBI, Solar Scam, Oomen Chandy
Courtesy: Hindustan Times