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  • Woman, who claimed to have misplaced job after praising Oommen Chandy, booked for forgery 

    By PTI

    KOTTAYAM: Kerala police on Saturday registered a forgery and impersonation case in opposition to a girl who lately claimed to have misplaced her job after praising former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

    Allegations levelled by P O Sathi Amma, a local of by-poll-bound Puthuppally, triggered a political row early this week as opposition Congress used her removing from the short-term job as a marketing campaign software in opposition to the ruling CPI(M) within the constituency.

    According to police, Sathi Amma, a member of the ladies empowerment community Kudumbashree, gained her job as a brief sweeper at a state-run veterinary centre, by means of forgery.

    “She was booked under various sections of IPC including 419 (cheating by personation), 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery) and 471 (using as genuine a forged document),” a police officer instructed PTI.

    The instances have been registered based mostly on a criticism filed by Lijimol, a former office-bearer of the ladies’s community, they stated.

    As per the criticism lodged with the district police chief, she alleged that the 52-year-old Sathi Amma was working in her identify by forging paperwork.

    The girl, within the criticism, additionally accused some current office-bearers of the community of offering help to the accused for the alleged forgery and impersonation.

    She additionally stated that although she was a former office-bearer of the all-woman community, she had neither utilized for the job on the veterinary centre in the previous couple of years nor obtained any wage.

    Meanwhile, Sathi Amma stated she was not afraid of the case and he or she would face it legally.

    “I have not done anything wrong…I discharged my duties with all sincerity,” she instructed reporters right here.

    Rejecting the costs levelled by the complainant, she additionally stated she was recruited by the Kudumbashree and he or she was given the wage by means of the community’s account.

    Sathi Amma stated she has the help of all of the Congress employees and leaders in preventing the case.

    Some office-bearers of the native Kudumbashree unit, which recruited Sathi Amma for the job, have been additionally booked below numerous sections of IPC, police sources stated.

    As the much-awaited Puthuppally bypoll is simply days away, the removing of the girl sweeper from the state-run veterinary centre within the constituency right here triggered an argument.

    When the opposition Congress got here out in help of the girl, who claimed that she misplaced her job as a result of she had praised former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in a tv programme, the CPI(M)-led LDF authorities denied the costs, saying there was no politics behind her removing.

    Sathi Amma, who had been working as a brief sweeper for a while on the veterinary centre, stated {that a} reporter of a TV channel had lately taken a soundbite from her for its programme, by which she spoke concerning the help and help that her household had obtained from Chandy throughout their time of misery.

    The girl additionally stated through the programme that Chandy Oommen, the son of the late Congress stalwart, would win the Puthuppally bypoll.

    Animal Husbandry Department sources had stated that the girl was recruited by means of the all-women community Kudumbashree and was eliminated as her tenure ended.

    Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani additionally dismissed allegations of political interference within the removing of Sathi Amma from the short-term job and gave an elaborate rationalization claiming that the girl had impersonated one other individual to get the job.

    KOTTAYAM: Kerala police on Saturday registered a forgery and impersonation case in opposition to a girl who lately claimed to have misplaced her job after praising former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

    Allegations levelled by P O Sathi Amma, a local of by-poll-bound Puthuppally, triggered a political row early this week as opposition Congress used her removing from the short-term job as a marketing campaign software in opposition to the ruling CPI(M) within the constituency.

    According to police, Sathi Amma, a member of the ladies empowerment community Kudumbashree, gained her job as a brief sweeper at a state-run veterinary centre, by means of forgery.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    “She was booked under various sections of IPC including 419 (cheating by personation), 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery) and 471 (using as genuine a forged document),” a police officer instructed PTI.

    The instances have been registered based mostly on a criticism filed by Lijimol, a former office-bearer of the ladies’s community, they stated.

    As per the criticism lodged with the district police chief, she alleged that the 52-year-old Sathi Amma was working in her identify by forging paperwork.

    The girl, within the criticism, additionally accused some current office-bearers of the community of offering help to the accused for the alleged forgery and impersonation.

    She additionally stated that although she was a former office-bearer of the all-woman community, she had neither utilized for the job on the veterinary centre in the previous couple of years nor obtained any wage.

    Meanwhile, Sathi Amma stated she was not afraid of the case and he or she would face it legally.

    “I have not done anything wrong…I discharged my duties with all sincerity,” she instructed reporters right here.

    Rejecting the costs levelled by the complainant, she additionally stated she was recruited by the Kudumbashree and he or she was given the wage by means of the community’s account.

    Sathi Amma stated she has the help of all of the Congress employees and leaders in preventing the case.

    Some office-bearers of the native Kudumbashree unit, which recruited Sathi Amma for the job, have been additionally booked below numerous sections of IPC, police sources stated.

    As the much-awaited Puthuppally bypoll is simply days away, the removing of the girl sweeper from the state-run veterinary centre within the constituency right here triggered an argument.

    When the opposition Congress got here out in help of the girl, who claimed that she misplaced her job as a result of she had praised former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in a tv programme, the CPI(M)-led LDF authorities denied the costs, saying there was no politics behind her removing.

    Sathi Amma, who had been working as a brief sweeper for a while on the veterinary centre, stated {that a} reporter of a TV channel had lately taken a soundbite from her for its programme, by which she spoke concerning the help and help that her household had obtained from Chandy throughout their time of misery.

    The girl additionally stated through the programme that Chandy Oommen, the son of the late Congress stalwart, would win the Puthuppally bypoll.

    Animal Husbandry Department sources had stated that the girl was recruited by means of the all-women community Kudumbashree and was eliminated as her tenure ended.

    Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchu Rani additionally dismissed allegations of political interference within the removing of Sathi Amma from the short-term job and gave an elaborate rationalization claiming that the girl had impersonated one other individual to get the job.

  • Ninth session of fifteenth Kerala Legislative Assembly to kick off at the moment, with out Chandy

    By Express News Service

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:  When the ninth session of the fifteenth Kerala Legislative Assembly (KLA) begins at the moment, one chief shall be conspicuous by his absence. Former chief minister Oommen Chandy (OC). The 79-year-old legislator from Puthuppally had graced the Assembly for a whopping 53 years till his passing on July 19. He had been a legislator, a minister, a pacesetter of the Opposition, and a two-term chief minister. 

    Monday, the primary day of the ninth session, will start by paying homage to OC, probably the most esteemed political luminaries Kerala has ever seen. The CPM management can heave a sigh of reduction as this implies the NSS and the UDF leaderships are prone to tone down their protest on the day towards Speaker A N Shamseer over his controversial touch upon fable.

    The session is anticipated to be stormy from Tuesday. The state BJP management introduced a Nama Japa Yatra exterior the Assembly on Thursday. The union minister of state for exterior affairs, V Muraleedharan, has challenged the UDF whether or not they may cooperate with the Speaker when he chairs the session.

    Even although the UDF has determined to not irritate the parable controversy, they won’t fully brush it beneath the carpet both. A supply near the chief of the opposition, V D Satheesan, instructed TNIE that they’ve been attempting to mitigate the controversy on the earliest, which noticed them protecting a low profile initially. “The UDF never tried to create division among the various communities when the Speaker’s statement snowballed into a major controversy. If we tried to rake it up in the KLA, it would be contradictory to what we have been saying from day one. If a situation arises, we will definitely raise the issue against the Speaker in the Assembly,” stated a supply near Satheesan.

    But the UDF camp is upbeat a few slew of points starting from the Chief Minister’s stoic silence on a plethora of raging issues together with the mortuary remark of CPM veteran chief P Jayarajan; sexual circumstances towards ladies, particularly youngsters, on the rise; corruption practices; inflation; lack of important items at Supplyco retailers; denial of welfare measures and dearness allowances to the federal government workers and extra in the course of the Assembly session. But the LDF may even be placing in a courageous entrance to deal with the advances from the Opposition.

    The session shall be convened for 12 days and emphasis is being given to passing laws. The main payments which can be prone to be thought of within the session embrace The Kerala Healthcare Service Persons and Healthcare Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage to Property) modification invoice, 2023; and the Kerala Taxation (modification) Bill, 2023, each of that are already in pressure as ordinances. The Kerala Livestock and Poultry Feed and Mineral Mixture (Regulation of Manufacture and Sale) Bill, 2022; and the Kerala Co-operative Societies (third modification) Bill, 2022, shall be again earlier than the meeting after being thought of by the choose committee.

    The different payments which can be prone to be thought of embrace the Kerala Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2021; the Payment of Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill, 2022; the Kerala Motor Transport Workers’ Payment of Fair Wages (Amendment) Bill, 2022; the Sree Pandaravaka Lands (Vesting and Enfranchisement) Amendment Bill, 2022; and the Indian Partnership (Kerala Amendment) Bill, 2023.

    The dialogue and voting on supplementary calls for for grants for the 2023-24 funds shall be on August 21. The session will conclude on August 24. Due to the Onam festive season, there are possibilities of the Assembly being adjourned sooner than scheduled.

    Speaker invitations Chandy’s household to meeting session

    Speaker A N Shamseer on Sunday visited the bereaved members of the family of former chief minister Oommen Chandy in Puthuppally. The speaker invited Chandy’s members of the family, his spouse Mariamma Oommen and daughter Maria Oommen, to the meeting session scheduled to begin on Monday. Speaking to the media, Shamseer recalled that for the primary time within the final 53 years, a session would begin with out Oommen Chandy. Chandy’s political profession spans practically 5 and a half many years. “Oommen Chandy is an irreplaceable leader,” stated Shamseer.

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:  When the ninth session of the fifteenth Kerala Legislative Assembly (KLA) begins at the moment, one chief shall be conspicuous by his absence. Former chief minister Oommen Chandy (OC). The 79-year-old legislator from Puthuppally had graced the Assembly for a whopping 53 years till his passing on July 19. He had been a legislator, a minister, a pacesetter of the Opposition, and a two-term chief minister. 

    Monday, the primary day of the ninth session, will start by paying homage to OC, probably the most esteemed political luminaries Kerala has ever seen. The CPM management can heave a sigh of reduction as this implies the NSS and the UDF leaderships are prone to tone down their protest on the day towards Speaker A N Shamseer over his controversial touch upon fable.

    The session is anticipated to be stormy from Tuesday. The state BJP management introduced a Nama Japa Yatra exterior the Assembly on Thursday. The union minister of state for exterior affairs, V Muraleedharan, has challenged the UDF whether or not they may cooperate with the Speaker when he chairs the session.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    Even although the UDF has determined to not irritate the parable controversy, they won’t fully brush it beneath the carpet both. A supply near the chief of the opposition, V D Satheesan, instructed TNIE that they’ve been attempting to mitigate the controversy on the earliest, which noticed them protecting a low profile initially. “The UDF never tried to create division among the various communities when the Speaker’s statement snowballed into a major controversy. If we tried to rake it up in the KLA, it would be contradictory to what we have been saying from day one. If a situation arises, we will definitely raise the issue against the Speaker in the Assembly,” stated a supply near Satheesan.

    But the UDF camp is upbeat a few slew of points starting from the Chief Minister’s stoic silence on a plethora of raging issues together with the mortuary remark of CPM veteran chief P Jayarajan; sexual circumstances towards ladies, particularly youngsters, on the rise; corruption practices; inflation; lack of important items at Supplyco retailers; denial of welfare measures and dearness allowances to the federal government workers and extra in the course of the Assembly session. But the LDF may even be placing in a courageous entrance to deal with the advances from the Opposition.

    The session shall be convened for 12 days and emphasis is being given to passing laws. The main payments which can be prone to be thought of within the session embrace The Kerala Healthcare Service Persons and Healthcare Institutions (Prevention of Violence and Damage to Property) modification invoice, 2023; and the Kerala Taxation (modification) Bill, 2023, each of that are already in pressure as ordinances. The Kerala Livestock and Poultry Feed and Mineral Mixture (Regulation of Manufacture and Sale) Bill, 2022; and the Kerala Co-operative Societies (third modification) Bill, 2022, shall be again earlier than the meeting after being thought of by the choose committee.

    The different payments which can be prone to be thought of embrace the Kerala Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2021; the Payment of Salaries and Allowances (Amendment) Bill, 2022; the Kerala Motor Transport Workers’ Payment of Fair Wages (Amendment) Bill, 2022; the Sree Pandaravaka Lands (Vesting and Enfranchisement) Amendment Bill, 2022; and the Indian Partnership (Kerala Amendment) Bill, 2023.

    The dialogue and voting on supplementary calls for for grants for the 2023-24 funds shall be on August 21. The session will conclude on August 24. Due to the Onam festive season, there are possibilities of the Assembly being adjourned sooner than scheduled.

    Speaker invitations Chandy’s household to meeting session

    Speaker A N Shamseer on Sunday visited the bereaved members of the family of former chief minister Oommen Chandy in Puthuppally. The speaker invited Chandy’s members of the family, his spouse Mariamma Oommen and daughter Maria Oommen, to the meeting session scheduled to begin on Monday. Speaking to the media, Shamseer recalled that for the primary time within the final 53 years, a session would begin with out Oommen Chandy. Chandy’s political profession spans practically 5 and a half many years. “Oommen Chandy is an irreplaceable leader,” stated Shamseer.

  • 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.

    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.

    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.

  • Puthuppally up for byelection; Chandy Oommen, Jaick Thomas doubtless candidates

    Express News Service

    KOTTAYAM:  As Puthuppally bid a painful adieu to its very personal Oommen Chandy, the stage is about for a byelection from his fiefdom for the previous 5 a long time. With almost three years remaining for the present legislative meeting, the byelection is for certain, although it’s unsure whether or not it is going to be held with or forward of the 2024 Lok Sabha election. And all eyes are on Chandy’s household.  

    Puthuppally being a constituency represented by Chandy for 53 years, in all probability the UDF will discover Chandy’s successor from his household. There received’t be any variations of opinion inside the Congress over cashing in on the sympathy wave. And Chandy’s son Chandy Oommen is more likely to emerge as a contender.  

    During Chandy’s mourning procession from Thiruvananthapuram to Puthuppally, it was Chandy Oommen who was within the image all alongside. 

    Oommen’s bonhomie with Rahul Gandhi and Ok C Venugopal is anticipated to return in favour of him.  A bit of Congress leaders is of the view that Rahul Gandhi’s go to to Puthuppally to pay homage to Chandy has sure political significance. 

    “In the present political situation, Chandy Oommen would be the most suitable candidate for the byelection in Puthuppally. I think Congress will go for another choice only if Oommen says ‘no’. Oommen can easily win the election with a good majority,” mentioned a Congress chief.

    At the identical time, ‘A’ group leaders additionally favor Chandy’s daughter Achu Oommen because the successor considering her connections with the social gathering’s grassroots stage staff in Puthuppally. 

    A number of different Congress leaders like former district panchayat president Philson Mathews, Youth Congress district president Chintu Kurien Joy, Puthuppally division district panchayat member Nibu John Thomas and Joshy Philip even have their eyes on Puthuppally seat. 

    “Discussions over a byelection have not commenced in the party. Let the leadership take a call,” Philson mentioned. His good relations with group and spiritual heads like NSS common secretary G Sukumaran Nair and Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry will show advantageous to Oommen. Being a member of the St George Orthodox Church, Puthuppally, Oommen has the help of the Orthodox sect as nicely. 

    As per the construction of Puthuppally constituency, Orthodox Church has an higher hand in Pampady, Meenadom, and Puthuppally panchayats, and a few components of Vakathanam panchayat, whereas Catholics have majority in Kooroppada and Akalakunnam panchayats. Only Manarcad is the Jacobite faction-dominated panchayat.

    Meanwhile, a serious problem earlier than the UDF is that six out of complete eight panchayats within the constituency are being dominated by the LDF. According to sources, CPM is probably going to present another likelihood to younger chief Jaick C Thomas. 

    Jaick, who contested in opposition to Chandy twice, had introduced down Chandy’s majority from 27,092 in 2016 to 9,044 in 2021. LDF is of the view that Jaick, who confirmed a commendable efficiency in opposition to Chandy, can wrest the constituency from UDF in Chandy’s absence.

    LEFT TO START PREPARATIONS FOR PUTHUPPALLY BYPOLL 
    T’Puram: The CPM and LDF are all set to start out preparatory works for the Puthuppally byelection. The CPM state secretariat has instructed the Kottayam district management to start out preparations because the state meeting secretariat has issued the notification associated to the emptiness within the constituency. As the meeting secretariat has knowledgeable the Central Election Commission concerning the emptiness, the date for the by-election is more likely to be introduced quickly.  

    The LDF state committee to be held on Saturday after an extended hole would additionally pay attention to the political state of affairs. The CPM will begin the candidate choice course of solely after the Election Commission broadcasts the byelection date. The LDF will chart out programmes associated to the Uniform Civil Code situation and the Manipur unrest.

    KOTTAYAM:  As Puthuppally bid a painful adieu to its very personal Oommen Chandy, the stage is about for a byelection from his fiefdom for the previous 5 a long time. With almost three years remaining for the present legislative meeting, the byelection is for certain, although it’s unsure whether or not it is going to be held with or forward of the 2024 Lok Sabha election. And all eyes are on Chandy’s household.  

    Puthuppally being a constituency represented by Chandy for 53 years, in all probability the UDF will discover Chandy’s successor from his household. There received’t be any variations of opinion inside the Congress over cashing in on the sympathy wave. And Chandy’s son Chandy Oommen is more likely to emerge as a contender.  

    During Chandy’s mourning procession from Thiruvananthapuram to Puthuppally, it was Chandy Oommen who was within the image all alongside. googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    Oommen’s bonhomie with Rahul Gandhi and Ok C Venugopal is anticipated to return in favour of him.  A bit of Congress leaders is of the view that Rahul Gandhi’s go to to Puthuppally to pay homage to Chandy has sure political significance. 

    “In the present political situation, Chandy Oommen would be the most suitable candidate for the byelection in Puthuppally. I think Congress will go for another choice only if Oommen says ‘no’. Oommen can easily win the election with a good majority,” mentioned a Congress chief.

    At the identical time, ‘A’ group leaders additionally favor Chandy’s daughter Achu Oommen because the successor considering her connections with the social gathering’s grassroots stage staff in Puthuppally. 

    A number of different Congress leaders like former district panchayat president Philson Mathews, Youth Congress district president Chintu Kurien Joy, Puthuppally division district panchayat member Nibu John Thomas and Joshy Philip even have their eyes on Puthuppally seat. 

    “Discussions over a byelection have not commenced in the party. Let the leadership take a call,” Philson mentioned. His good relations with group and spiritual heads like NSS common secretary G Sukumaran Nair and Major Archbishop Cardinal George Alencherry will show advantageous to Oommen. Being a member of the St George Orthodox Church, Puthuppally, Oommen has the help of the Orthodox sect as nicely. 

    As per the construction of Puthuppally constituency, Orthodox Church has an higher hand in Pampady, Meenadom, and Puthuppally panchayats, and a few components of Vakathanam panchayat, whereas Catholics have majority in Kooroppada and Akalakunnam panchayats. Only Manarcad is the Jacobite faction-dominated panchayat.

    Meanwhile, a serious problem earlier than the UDF is that six out of complete eight panchayats within the constituency are being dominated by the LDF. According to sources, CPM is probably going to present another likelihood to younger chief Jaick C Thomas. 

    Jaick, who contested in opposition to Chandy twice, had introduced down Chandy’s majority from 27,092 in 2016 to 9,044 in 2021. LDF is of the view that Jaick, who confirmed a commendable efficiency in opposition to Chandy, can wrest the constituency from UDF in Chandy’s absence.

    LEFT TO START PREPARATIONS FOR PUTHUPPALLY BYPOLL 
    T’Puram: The CPM and LDF are all set to start out preparatory works for the Puthuppally byelection. The CPM state secretariat has instructed the Kottayam district management to start out preparations because the state meeting secretariat has issued the notification associated to the emptiness within the constituency. As the meeting secretariat has knowledgeable the Central Election Commission concerning the emptiness, the date for the by-election is more likely to be introduced quickly.  

    The LDF state committee to be held on Saturday after an extended hole would additionally pay attention to the political state of affairs. The CPM will begin the candidate choice course of solely after the Election Commission broadcasts the byelection date. The LDF will chart out programmes associated to the Uniform Civil Code situation and the Manipur unrest.

  • Mammootty Pens Heartfelt Note For Late Ex-CM Oommen Chandy: ‘Extraordinary Leader’

    Home LeisureMammootty Pens Heartfelt Note For Late Ex-CM Oommen Chandy: ‘An Extraordinary Leader’

    Mammootty just lately penned an emotional notice on Facebook, following the demise of late Ex-CM of Kerala, Oommen Chandy.

    Mammootty Pens Heartfelt Note For Late Ex-CM Oommen Chandy: ‘An Extraordinary Leader’

    Mammootty Pens Heartfelt Note For Late Ex-CM: Mammootty is without doubt one of the most well-known actors of Malayalam cinema who’s hailed for his performing prowess by cinephiles. The veteran actor recognized for his memorable performances and flexibility additionally retains on posting on socio-political points regarding public welfare and sentiments on social media. Mammootty just lately penned a heartfelt notice in Malayalam on his Facebook deal with. Along with different celebs in Malayalam movie business and Kerala politicians, the Bheeshma Parvam actor can be mourning the demise of senior INC (Indian National Congress) chief and Ex-CM (Chief Minister) of Kerala, Oommen Chandy.

    CHECK OUT MAMMOOTTY’S VIRAL POST:
    MAMMOOTTY CALLS LATE KERAL CM OOMMEN CHANDY ‘A POWERFUL LEADER’

    Mammootty captioned his Facebook publish as, “An extraordinary personality who showed that the ordinary has so much power. I have never seen Oommen Chandy except in the middle of a crowd. The last time I saw him, there was a bunch of people with him. He was in the assembly when I was a student. A person who reached heights at a young age. Yet he called me like a friend to the Puthupally church festival and walked with me a shoulder to shoulder.” He additional added, “The weight of actor Mammootty, who is struggling to carry the person I am, has melted away, while I was walking beside him. Among the locals, I was considered as the friend of Kunjkunj. ‘I am Oommen Chandy’ as he addressed me, and who was my dear friend.” Mammootty additionally wrote, “He was so dear that he was just one phone call away… a very powerful leader. Once our ‘Care and Share’ scheme was struggling to meet medical expenses for 600 children. Then Oommen Chandy, who was the leader of the opposition, agreed to sponsor the cost of 100 children’s surgeries using CSR funds. When the 100th child recovered and left the hospital, Oommen Chandy, the chief minister, came to see him.”

    MAMMOOTTY RECALLS HEARTFELT MEMORIES WITH LATE EX-CM OF KERALA

    The actor identified, “On the third day after taking the oath, he unexpectedly came to my house in Kochi to have lunch with me. I recorded only one disagreement with him that day. This wandering around without regard to one’s own health must be controlled” A smile was the reply. Even my character within the movie Pranchiyettan says ‘Oommen Chandy is only one’… A variety of reminiscences collectively. A thousand experiences. Not writing a lot.” He concluded as he acknowledged that, “Another experience that had to be written. I was commissioned to write the introduction to his autobiography. Let’s write the lines to be written here, ‘No one has given a doctorate to Oommen Chandy’. If it is given, it will be for the love of humanity…”

    May the departed soul relaxation in peace!

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  • A particular tomb being readied for Oommen Chandy in his Parish church

    By PTI

    KOTTAYAM: The mortal stays of Kerala’s two-time Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who died in Bengaluru on Tuesday, can be laid to relaxation at a particular tomb on an unique space of his village church, the place clergymen are buried.

    As preparations are on in full swing for his funeral on Thursday, a particular tomb is being constructed for Chandy in an unique space on the church premises as an alternative of his household vault within the cemetery.

    The authorities of the St George Orthodox Church, popularly often known as “Puthuppally Palli” in native parlance, have determined to vary their decades-old observe of burying lifeless laymen within the church cemetery or of their household vaults there for the Congress stalwart.

    The church committee determined to vary the observe as a mark of respect for “Kunjoonju”, as he was identified amongst his villagers and admirers.

    Church vicar Varghese Varghese mentioned the choice was taken contemplating the immense contributions given by Chandy to the parish and to the church in these many years.

    “The decision was taken to lay him to rest on the church ground where the remains of the late priests were buried, considering his virtues and the contributions he made to the parish and the church,” he mentioned.

    As per the frequent observe, the mortal stays of an odd believer are being buried within the cemetery and people of clergymen in an unique space situated north or south of the church, he mentioned.

    “The tomb for Chandy is being readied adjacent to that of the priests. The general feeling of the parish is that his tomb will remain a permanent memorial on the church premises,” the priest mentioned.

    Recalling Chandy’s contributions to the parish, he mentioned the previous chief minister is among the individuals who’ve contributed probably the most to its modernisation and growth.

    Since his youthful days, Chandy had been very a lot energetic within the youth motion, Sunday faculty actions and prayer conferences within the church, and it had paved the best way for his development as a public activist, MLA, minister, and the Chief Minister of the state, the vicar added.

    Bidding adieu to the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, the mortal stays of Chandy — who died in Bengaluru a day in the past — was taken to Kottayam, the stronghold of the Congress stalwart, on Wednesday morning.

    His physique was taken to Kottayam by highway in a specifically modified low-floor bus lined in garlands and photos of Chandy and filled with get together leaders and staff.

    Arrangements have been made on the Thirunakkara Ground right here for the general public to pay homage to Chandy and thereafter, his physique can be shifted to his dwelling in Puthuppally.

    Chandy had been representing the Assembly constituency of Puthuppally, the place he’s affectionately known as ‘Kunjukunju’ by the folks, for the final 53 years and locals recall that the doorways to his dwelling have been at all times open for anybody to stroll in and talk about issues with him at any time of the day.

    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 therapy for most cancers, get together sources mentioned.

    He was 79.

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

    KOTTAYAM: The mortal stays of Kerala’s two-time Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who died in Bengaluru on Tuesday, can be laid to relaxation at a particular tomb on an unique space of his village church, the place clergymen are buried.

    As preparations are on in full swing for his funeral on Thursday, a particular tomb is being constructed for Chandy in an unique space on the church premises as an alternative of his household vault within the cemetery.

    The authorities of the St George Orthodox Church, popularly often known as “Puthuppally Palli” in native parlance, have determined to vary their decades-old observe of burying lifeless laymen within the church cemetery or of their household vaults there for the Congress stalwart.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    The church committee determined to vary the observe as a mark of respect for “Kunjoonju”, as he was identified amongst his villagers and admirers.

    Church vicar Varghese Varghese mentioned the choice was taken contemplating the immense contributions given by Chandy to the parish and to the church in these many years.

    “The decision was taken to lay him to rest on the church ground where the remains of the late priests were buried, considering his virtues and the contributions he made to the parish and the church,” he mentioned.

    As per the frequent observe, the mortal stays of an odd believer are being buried within the cemetery and people of clergymen in an unique space situated north or south of the church, he mentioned.

    “The tomb for Chandy is being readied adjacent to that of the priests. The general feeling of the parish is that his tomb will remain a permanent memorial on the church premises,” the priest mentioned.

    Recalling Chandy’s contributions to the parish, he mentioned the previous chief minister is among the individuals who’ve contributed probably the most to its modernisation and growth.

    Since his youthful days, Chandy had been very a lot energetic within the youth motion, Sunday faculty actions and prayer conferences within the church, and it had paved the best way for his development as a public activist, MLA, minister, and the Chief Minister of the state, the vicar added.

    Bidding adieu to the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, the mortal stays of Chandy — who died in Bengaluru a day in the past — was taken to Kottayam, the stronghold of the Congress stalwart, on Wednesday morning.

    His physique was taken to Kottayam by highway in a specifically modified low-floor bus lined in garlands and photos of Chandy and filled with get together leaders and staff.

    Arrangements have been made on the Thirunakkara Ground right here for the general public to pay homage to Chandy and thereafter, his physique can be shifted to his dwelling in Puthuppally.

    Chandy had been representing the Assembly constituency of Puthuppally, the place he’s affectionately known as ‘Kunjukunju’ by the folks, for the final 53 years and locals recall that the doorways to his dwelling have been at all times open for anybody to stroll in and talk about issues with him at any time of the day.

    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 therapy for most cancers, get together sources mentioned.

    He was 79.

    READ MORE |

    The one and solely Oommen Chandy

    Oommen Chandy: A mass chief who emerged from pupil politics

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

  • ‘I’ve misplaced my brother, we had a deep emotional bond’: Ramesh Chennithala’s recollections of Oommen Chandy

    With the demise of pricey Oommen Chandy, I’ve misplaced my brother with whom I had labored very carefully within the public sphere. We had a really deep emotional bond.

    When I contested the Parliament election in Kottayam 4 occasions and received thrice, I had the massive backing of a robust chief in Oommen Chandy. Our shut relationship at the moment and earlier throughout my stint in KSU represent the primary part. Later, after I got here to Kerala as KPCC president, he was the Chief Minister. From there started one other 20 years of emotional bonding. I additionally had the prospect to work in his cabinet as Home Minister. All these are touching recollections that cross my thoughts now.

    One factor about Oommen Chandy is for certain. There isn’t any different chief who has given such immense contributions to the Congress celebration. Also, there isn’t any different chief who has travelled the size and breadth of the state so extensively. Be it funeral or marriage ceremony, he was current in every single place. He was very approachable to individuals regardless of their celebration affiliations.

    ALSO READ | Oommen Chandy: Man of the plenty who was made for public service
                      
    While he was Chief Minister, he helped lots of people with out their political leanings. It needs to be specifically famous that he by no means hesitated to amend a regulation if it created a roadblock in authorities providers reaching the widespread man. He was an administrator who piloted over a 100 legislative amendments.
                     
    His shut relationship with the individuals was very very similar to his type of working popularised by the slogan ‘Athivegam Bahudooram’. He was continually operating round for the individuals and nothing may cease it. Sadly, that run got here to an finish solely after his hospitalisation just lately. Such was his curiosity in individuals’s welfare.
                     
    While serving in accountable positions, there have been variations of opinion amongst us. But there additionally existed a relationship of mutual belief and settlement amongst us. There was no difficulty that might not be resolved in a five-minute speak between us. That was the peculiarity of our relationship.
                       
    Oommen Chandy had options for any political difficulty or disaster. He was an knowledgeable in popping out with a problem-solving system. ‘Leader’ (Okay Karunakaran) was the one different one that had this talent. It’s a indisputable fact that each Oommen Chandy and I took efforts to deliver ‘Leader’ again to the Congress after he left the celebration. In his final days, ‘Leader’ loved cordial relations with Oommen Chandy.
                       
    Even when Oommen Chandy fell unwell, he used to inquire about individuals, particularly the expatriates, and their points. He by no means appreciated to debate his ill-health or the ache he was present process. Perhaps, Oommen Chandy was the chief whom all expatriates relied upon probably the most. I bear in mind events the place he intervened to rearrange blood cash for the discharge of incarcerated Malayalis in Gulf nations.

    ALSO READ | Remembering Oommen Chandy: Kerala’s most development-oriented CM in latest occasions
                    
    The final time after I visited him in Bengaluru, he wished to inform me one thing, however his unwell well being prevented him from talking. That episode pained us each. There isn’t any different one that retains on inquiring about others’ well-being even whereas within the hospital mattress.
             
    Besides his immense contributions, Oommen Chandy is a frontrunner who has given us all loads of recollections. Malayalis will bear in mind him all the time with love and gratitude. The affection he showered on me will stay in my coronary heart eternally.

    With the demise of pricey Oommen Chandy, I’ve misplaced my brother with whom I had labored very carefully within the public sphere. We had a really deep emotional bond.

    When I contested the Parliament election in Kottayam 4 occasions and received thrice, I had the massive backing of a robust chief in Oommen Chandy. Our shut relationship at the moment and earlier throughout my stint in KSU represent the primary part. Later, after I got here to Kerala as KPCC president, he was the Chief Minister. From there started one other 20 years of emotional bonding. I additionally had the prospect to work in his cabinet as Home Minister. All these are touching recollections that cross my thoughts now.

    One factor about Oommen Chandy is for certain. There isn’t any different chief who has given such immense contributions to the Congress celebration. Also, there isn’t any different chief who has travelled the size and breadth of the state so extensively. Be it funeral or marriage ceremony, he was current in every single place. He was very approachable to individuals regardless of their celebration affiliations.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    ALSO READ | Oommen Chandy: Man of the plenty who was made for public service
                      
    While he was Chief Minister, he helped lots of people with out their political leanings. It needs to be specifically famous that he by no means hesitated to amend a regulation if it created a roadblock in authorities providers reaching the widespread man. He was an administrator who piloted over a 100 legislative amendments.
                     
    His shut relationship with the individuals was very very similar to his type of working popularised by the slogan ‘Athivegam Bahudooram’. He was continually operating round for the individuals and nothing may cease it. Sadly, that run got here to an finish solely after his hospitalisation just lately. Such was his curiosity in individuals’s welfare.
                     
    While serving in accountable positions, there have been variations of opinion amongst us. But there additionally existed a relationship of mutual belief and settlement amongst us. There was no difficulty that might not be resolved in a five-minute speak between us. That was the peculiarity of our relationship.
                       
    Oommen Chandy had options for any political difficulty or disaster. He was an knowledgeable in popping out with a problem-solving system. ‘Leader’ (Okay Karunakaran) was the one different one that had this talent. It’s a indisputable fact that each Oommen Chandy and I took efforts to deliver ‘Leader’ again to the Congress after he left the celebration. In his final days, ‘Leader’ loved cordial relations with Oommen Chandy.
                       
    Even when Oommen Chandy fell unwell, he used to inquire about individuals, particularly the expatriates, and their points. He by no means appreciated to debate his ill-health or the ache he was present process. Perhaps, Oommen Chandy was the chief whom all expatriates relied upon probably the most. I bear in mind events the place he intervened to rearrange blood cash for the discharge of incarcerated Malayalis in Gulf nations.

    ALSO READ | Remembering Oommen Chandy: Kerala’s most development-oriented CM in latest occasions
                    
    The final time after I visited him in Bengaluru, he wished to inform me one thing, however his unwell well being prevented him from talking. That episode pained us each. There isn’t any different one that retains on inquiring about others’ well-being even whereas within the hospital mattress.
             
    Besides his immense contributions, Oommen Chandy is a frontrunner who has given us all loads of recollections. Malayalis will bear in mind him all the time with love and gratitude. The affection he showered on me will stay in my coronary heart eternally.

  • Oommen Chandy: Humane chief who put sufferers first, say well being consultants

    Express News Service

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Medical consultants keep in mind Oommen Chandy as a Chief Minister who confirmed a humane strategy to the well being sector. He was referred to as the person of consensus, however at instances disregarded the opinion of consultants when his coronary heart was set on a welfare venture for sufferers.

    One such determination was to supply free surgical procedure for cochlear implants to kids beneath the age of 5 when he was the Chief Minister.

    “Experts were divided on providing state support for a small section. But he was right. Rectifying the hearing issue allows children to develop their speech, language and communication skill that helps them to live a normal life,” mentioned Dr Althaf A, a former working group member of the Planning Board and affiliate professor at Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College.

    The then authorities determined to go forward with the Shruthi Tharangam venture by allocating Rs 5 crore for the good thing about 100 kids. A gathering with the beneficiaries was organised on the Durbar Hall the place Chandy made an announcement to develop the programme to cowl all future candidates.

    He later mentioned he was moved by the plight of affected kids and their mother and father and it remained one of many initiatives that gave him most satisfaction in his profession.

    Oommen Chandy: Man of the lots who was made for public service

    In addition to the cochlear implant venture, Chandy additionally made a lot of different contributions to the healthcare sector in Kerala.  The e-health venture initiated throughout his time to digitise well being information turned the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission on the nationwide degree. Similarly, the Comprehensive Health Plan later turned the Ardram Mission, which enabled native our bodies to fund well being initiatives. “The infant and maternal mortality numbers of the state had been stagnant for 30 years since the 1980s. The numbers came down to single digits due to active interventions from 2011 onwards,” mentioned Dr Althaf.

    Dr PS Shajahan, professor of Pulmonary Medicine at Government TD Medical College, Alappuzha, who usually acted because the household doctor of the Chandys, recalled the intervention made by Chandy to supply free electrical energy to sufferers dwelling with a life assist system at house. “It was a great gesture that helped many patients to continue the use of oxygen concentrators at home. He was always ready to go out of the way to help patients. He used to call me on behalf of other patients. He makes his requests so politely that we would wake up in the night to meet them,” mentioned Dr Shajahan. He added that Chandy usually ignored his well being even when he was most involved concerning the well being of others.

    ALSO READ | Oommen Chandy: A mass chief who emerged from pupil politics

    There are well being consultants who criticise Chandy too. “The expansion of medical colleges in every district without adequate preparation compromised the existing health care centres. His mass contact programmes offered help to a few patients. But he failed to bring an institutional framework. There were several projects including air ambulances and organ transplantation that did not take off the way he planned. Perhaps, he did not get enough support from his health ministers,” mentioned a physician.

    Chandy’s legacy in healthcare is advanced. He made some vital contributions, however he additionally made some errors. However, there isn’t any doubt that he was a person who cared deeply concerning the well being of the individuals of Kerala.

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Medical consultants keep in mind Oommen Chandy as a Chief Minister who confirmed a humane strategy to the well being sector. He was referred to as the person of consensus, however at instances disregarded the opinion of consultants when his coronary heart was set on a welfare venture for sufferers.

    One such determination was to supply free surgical procedure for cochlear implants to kids beneath the age of 5 when he was the Chief Minister.

    “Experts were divided on providing state support for a small section. But he was right. Rectifying the hearing issue allows children to develop their speech, language and communication skill that helps them to live a normal life,” mentioned Dr Althaf A, a former working group member of the Planning Board and affiliate professor at Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    The then authorities determined to go forward with the Shruthi Tharangam venture by allocating Rs 5 crore for the good thing about 100 kids. A gathering with the beneficiaries was organised on the Durbar Hall the place Chandy made an announcement to develop the programme to cowl all future candidates.

    He later mentioned he was moved by the plight of affected kids and their mother and father and it remained one of many initiatives that gave him most satisfaction in his profession.

    Oommen Chandy: Man of the lots who was made for public service

    In addition to the cochlear implant venture, Chandy additionally made a lot of different contributions to the healthcare sector in Kerala.  The e-health venture initiated throughout his time to digitise well being information turned the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission on the nationwide degree. Similarly, the Comprehensive Health Plan later turned the Ardram Mission, which enabled native our bodies to fund well being initiatives. “The infant and maternal mortality numbers of the state had been stagnant for 30 years since the 1980s. The numbers came down to single digits due to active interventions from 2011 onwards,” mentioned Dr Althaf.

    Dr PS Shajahan, professor of Pulmonary Medicine at Government TD Medical College, Alappuzha, who usually acted because the household doctor of the Chandys, recalled the intervention made by Chandy to supply free electrical energy to sufferers dwelling with a life assist system at house. “It was a great gesture that helped many patients to continue the use of oxygen concentrators at home. He was always ready to go out of the way to help patients. He used to call me on behalf of other patients. He makes his requests so politely that we would wake up in the night to meet them,” mentioned Dr Shajahan. He added that Chandy usually ignored his well being even when he was most involved concerning the well being of others.

    ALSO READ | Oommen Chandy: A mass chief who emerged from pupil politics

    There are well being consultants who criticise Chandy too. “The expansion of medical colleges in every district without adequate preparation compromised the existing health care centres. His mass contact programmes offered help to a few patients. But he failed to bring an institutional framework. There were several projects including air ambulances and organ transplantation that did not take off the way he planned. Perhaps, he did not get enough support from his health ministers,” mentioned a physician.

    Chandy’s legacy in healthcare is advanced. He made some vital contributions, however he additionally made some errors. However, there isn’t any doubt that he was a person who cared deeply concerning the well being of the individuals of Kerala.

  • Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy hospitalised in Neyyattinkara

    By ANI

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has been admitted to NIMS hospital, Neyyattinkara on Monday evening.

    Health minister Veena George will go to him at the moment morning.

    Chandy’s son Chandy Oommen said in his Facebook publish that he was recognized with a slight starting of pneumonia and admitted to the hospital because of a excessive fever.

    He additionally thanked CM Pinarayi Vijayan for calling and enquiring about Ommen Chandy’s well being. He additionally said that CM supplied to ship the well being minister to the hospital. 

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has been admitted to NIMS hospital, Neyyattinkara on Monday evening.

    Health minister Veena George will go to him at the moment morning.

    Chandy’s son Chandy Oommen said in his Facebook publish that he was recognized with a slight starting of pneumonia and admitted to the hospital because of a excessive fever.

    He additionally thanked CM Pinarayi Vijayan for calling and enquiring about Ommen Chandy’s well being. He additionally said that CM supplied to ship the well being minister to the hospital. 

  • Oommen Chandy’s sidelining full, no social gathering occasion to conclude year-long MLA golden jubilee

    Express News Service

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The yearlong celebrations deliberate to mark the golden jubilee of senior Congress chief Oommen Chandy as a legislator is meant to come back to an finish on Friday. But, by the way, neither the Kottayam District Congress Committee nor the state Congress has deliberate any programme. With this, the sidelining of the veteran chief by the social gathering is sort of full.

    It was on September 17 final 12 months at Mammen Mappillai Hall in Kottayam that the then DCC had held an inaugural occasion which noticed 50 personalities from numerous strata of the society attending it. Due to Covid protocol, Oommen Chandy was towards a grand occasion. It was then believed that it could be a relaunch pad for the veteran chief. But the social gathering’s defeat within the native physique elections and meeting elections sealed his prospects as soon as and for all.

    The nationwide management and the brand new state management have been upset with Chandy rallying behind his group rival, Ramesh Chennithala, for the Congress Legislative Party chief submit, which additional dented his picture. Over the final one 12 months, Chandy alongside together with his son, Chandy Oommen, has been enterprise numerous aid measures in Puthuppally meeting constituency from the place the previous has received 12 occasions consecutively, which is a file.

    “It is true that the former DCC had launched yearlong celebrations to mark Chandy’s golden jubilee as a legislator. On Friday, there are no programmes in Puthuppally. We will organise a programme later,” former Congress Kottayam district chief Joshy Philip informed TNIE.

    This is what has upset the chief’s loyalists. On Friday, Chandy will attend a non-public programme at a lodge which can see ace filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan releasing a documentary, ‘The Unknown Warrior’, directed by Makhbool Rahman. “The documentary release is a private event and it has got nothing to do with the Congress party. If the Kottayam DCC was instrumental in launching the year-long celebrations, it should have held a befitting valedictory programme as well,” a senior Congress MP informed TNIE.

    ‘Veekshanam’, the Congress mouthpiece, was planning to launch a espresso desk ebook, ‘Oommen Chandy; 50 years in Legislative Assembly’. However, Jaison Joseph, former state Congress common secretary and managing director of the newspaper, mentioned the work is in its ultimate levels.