Former Kerala CM Oommeni Chandy Passes Away At 79

Oommen Chandy (79,) the former Kerala CM and veteran Congress leader died in the wee hours of July 18. He was suffering from throat cancer and died at private hospital in Bengaluru. Furthermore, the last rites of Oommeni Chandy are scheduled to be held in Puthuppally, Kerala with full state honours on July 19. Meanwhile, speaking of Chandy's achievement, Oommen scripted history and was a sitting legislator for 53 years.