Speculation begins over Congress candidate for constituency represented by Oommen Chandy

By PTI

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Barely days after the demise of Congress stalwart Oommen Chandy, hypothesis is rife over whom the grand outdated get together would select to interchange him within the constituency he represented for 53 years with the get together and its ally IUML on Sunday stating there might be no dispute on who could be the candidate.

In an obvious indication that the candidate could be somebody from the household of the late veteran chief, who died in Bengaluru on July 18, Congress chief Cherian Philip stated that each one three kids of Chandy had been politically conscious and able to enjoying a big function within the get together.

Philip, whereas primarily pushing for Chandy’s son — Chandy Oommen — to be the “heir” to the place vacated by the late Congress chief, additionally batted for Chandy’s two daughters — Achu and Maria — saying they too could be welcomed into the get together in the event that they selected to enter politics.

In a Facebook publish, Philip stated that Chandy Oommen was certified in each option to substitute the late Congress chief as he understood the Congress tradition, and the way his father labored and have become the chief of the Youth Congress on the nationwide and state degree via his personal exhausting work and skill.

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Chandy Oommen had additionally walked many kilometres barefoot in Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, Philip stated.

Regarding Achu, he stated that she had left energetic politics after getting married and that her sister was politically aware from a younger age.

Therefore, in the event that they determine to enter politics, at a time when girls are getting alternatives on this subject, the Congress get together and its staff might be able to welcome them.

At the identical time, in his publish, Philip additionally stated that Chandy was not in favour of his kids being a part of energetic politics and was of the view that one member of the household was sufficient.

Congress chief and MP Ok Muraleedharan stated, at Kozhikode, that when a by-election is introduced for the Puthuppally seat, the get together’s candidate could be determined instantly and there could be no arguments or disputes relating to the choice.

On being requested by reporters whether or not the candidate could be a member of Chandy’s household as was being advised by many Congress staff, Muraleedharan stated that the get together will take all the pieces into consideration whereas making its determination.

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P Ok Kunhalikutty, the National General Secretary of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), too stated that there could be no issues in deciding a candidate for the by-election.

“Puthuppally and Kerala deserve continuity of the same standards set by Oommen Chandy. The Congress party will decide who should represent the constituency and there will be no issues with that decision. There will be no dispute over the candidate selected by the party,” he stated.

Oommen Chandy, who served because the chief minister of Kerala twice, breathed his final in a non-public hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday. His finish got here whereas present process remedy for most cancers, get together sources stated. He was 79.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Barely days after the demise of Congress stalwart Oommen Chandy, hypothesis is rife over whom the grand outdated get together would select to interchange him within the constituency he represented for 53 years with the get together and its ally IUML on Sunday stating there might be no dispute on who could be the candidate.

In an obvious indication that the candidate could be somebody from the household of the late veteran chief, who died in Bengaluru on July 18, Congress chief Cherian Philip stated that each one three kids of Chandy had been politically conscious and able to enjoying a big function within the get together.

Philip, whereas primarily pushing for Chandy’s son — Chandy Oommen — to be the “heir” to the place vacated by the late Congress chief, additionally batted for Chandy’s two daughters — Achu and Maria — saying they too could be welcomed into the get together in the event that they selected to enter politics.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

In a Facebook publish, Philip stated that Chandy Oommen was certified in each option to substitute the late Congress chief as he understood the Congress tradition, and the way his father labored and have become the chief of the Youth Congress on the nationwide and state degree via his personal exhausting work and skill.

ALSO READ | Oommen Chandy: Man of the plenty who was made for public service

Chandy Oommen had additionally walked many kilometres barefoot in Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, Philip stated.

Regarding Achu, he stated that she had left energetic politics after getting married and that her sister was politically aware from a younger age.

Therefore, in the event that they determine to enter politics, at a time when girls are getting alternatives on this subject, the Congress get together and its staff might be able to welcome them.

At the identical time, in his publish, Philip additionally stated that Chandy was not in favour of his kids being a part of energetic politics and was of the view that one member of the household was sufficient.

Congress chief and MP Ok Muraleedharan stated, at Kozhikode, that when a by-election is introduced for the Puthuppally seat, the get together’s candidate could be determined instantly and there could be no arguments or disputes relating to the choice.

On being requested by reporters whether or not the candidate could be a member of Chandy’s household as was being advised by many Congress staff, Muraleedharan stated that the get together will take all the pieces into consideration whereas making its determination.

ALSO READ | Oommen Chandy, Kerala’s Congress colossus

P Ok Kunhalikutty, the National General Secretary of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), too stated that there could be no issues in deciding a candidate for the by-election.

“Puthuppally and Kerala deserve continuity of the same standards set by Oommen Chandy. The Congress party will decide who should represent the constituency and there will be no issues with that decision. There will be no dispute over the candidate selected by the party,” he stated.

Oommen Chandy, who served because the chief minister of Kerala twice, breathed his final in a non-public hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday. His finish got here whereas present process remedy for most cancers, get together sources stated. He was 79.