Oommen Chandy, the former chief minister of Kerala passed away this morning. He was 79 years old. Condoling his death, chief minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted: “Deeply saddened at the demise of respected Oommen Chandy, former chief minister of Kerala and elder statesman of our time.

The veteran Congress leader had played a vital role in Ker ala’s development and democratisation of public life. I offer sincere condolences to the bereaved family members and innumerable followers of the capable and popular leader.”

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