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Police case for glitch in sound system during Pinarayi’s speech triggers fierce political, social backlash

Police register case for static on sound system at CM's speech; Congress slams "brainless tyranny" & "authoritarian turn" of govt. Backlash forces police to withdraw case; Congress claims CM ordered it. CPI(M) claims "suspicious" event, Congress calls argument "brittle".

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Tribespeople of Oommen Chandy Colony in Idukki conduct special rites for former CM

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Rahul Gandhi surprises Congress workers at Chandy condolence meet in Malappuram

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi surprised party workers as well as the district police authorities here on Tuesday when he dropped in to pay homage to former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at a condolence meeting organised by the District Congress Committee (DCC).

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CPI(M)’s ‘victimisation’ of Chandy to be Congress talking point in Puthuppally byelection

Congress seeks to avenge Oommen Chandy's alleged political witch-hunt by CPI(M) in Puthuppally by-poll. Party has deputed veterans to boost Chandy Oommen's electoral chances, but faces organisational weakness & Orthodox-Jacobite feud. LDF convener says Congress' entreaty reflects fragility.

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A Christian ashram in Rajasthan recalls how Oommen Chandy saved it from allegation of proselytising

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Leaders pay tributes to Oommen Chandy

Representatives from all walks of life and political parties were present at the event to remember the late leader who passed away on July 18

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Congress might attempt Thrikkakara tack in Puthuppally

UDF likely to repeat Thrikkakara strategy in Puthupally by-poll. Congress keen to field Chandy Oommen, BJP a potential spoiler. Kinship politics, religious divides, dynastic politics to be tested.

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Family projects Chandy Oommen as political heir

Chandy's family suggests his younger son, Chandy Oommen, to succeed him in Puthuppally by-election. Daughters Achu and Mariyam dismiss speculation of their political pursuits. Congress leadership has apprised Oommen of their plan to field him. He is currently chairman of Indian Youth Congress' National Outreach Cell and was part of…

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Sonia Gandhi remembers her friendship with Oommen Chandy

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson writes to Mariamma Oommen reminiscing the charisma of the departed leader that helped Congress in Kerala and the legacy he has left behind of service to the people

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Puthuppally continues to witness a steady stream of visitors

Congress to hold further discussions on the subject of a byelection at Puthuppally after July 24 when the official mourning of the KPCC is over

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CPI(M), Congress and BJP brace for bypoll in Puthuppally Assembly constituency

he seat has been left vacant following the death of former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. They anticipate the Election Commission of India (ECI) to hold the bypoll along with elections in five States in November-December.

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As in life, Oommen Chandy draws huge crowds to his funeral

Tens of thousands bid tearful farewell to Oommen Chandy at Puthuppally, Kottayam. Funeral services led by Catholicos of East & Malankara Metropolitan Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews III. Congress flag-draped coffin began its final journey to Puthuppally from Thirunakkara Maidan. 2,000 personnel deployed to manage the crowd. People giving back their…

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Actor Vinayakan booked for derogatory statement on Oommen Chandy

Actor Vinayakan landed in trouble as the Ernakulam Town North police registered a case against him for a video posted on social media that was perceived as derogatory of the departed Congress leader Oommen Chandy.

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Oommen Chandy funeral | State gives an unprecedented farewell to Oommen Chandy

The veteran Congress leader, known for striking an unparalleled chord with those at the grass roots, bid a lengthy adieu to the State as the funeral cortege carrying his coffin took a day and another couple of hours to cover a distance of roughly 150 kilometres between Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam,…

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Nurses rescued from Iraq in 2014 remember Chandy’s crucial role in their evacuation

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Kerala bids a lingering farewell to Chandy as the hearse bearing his mortal remains makes a slow progress to his final resting place at Puthuppally

Thousands bid farewell to Oommen Chandy as his cortege slowly meandered its way to his final resting place. His empathy and ability to relate to people's pain fetched relief to thousands.

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Kollam bids tearful adieu to Oommen Chandy

Unprecedented crowd in Kollam bid farewell to Oommen Chandy; tens of thousands lined roads, gathered at junctions to pay respects. Mourners shared fond memories, boards, banners, hoardings dotted road. Memorial meetings held in many parts, massive crowd in Kottarakara. Hundreds from all parts of State arrived to bid farewell.

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Oommen Chandy’s helping hands gave this differently abled doctor from Kozhikode a new lease of life

Fathima Asla, 27, from Kozhikode's Balussery, still has her 12-year-old scooter with an additional wheel, a reminder of the help she received from former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy. She was diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a bone-fracturing disease, and received 3 times aid from Chandy.

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Elaborate arrangements in place for Oommen Chandy’s funeral in Kottayam

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A special tomb for Oommen Chandy in his parish at Puthuppally

The mortal remains of Kerala’s two-time Chief Minister Oommen Chandy who died in Bengaluru on Tuesday will be laid to rest in a special tomb which is being built in an exclusive area reserved for departed priests of his village church on Thursday

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Letters to The Editor — July 19, 2023

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Chandy an epitome of compassion, says Basheer

The IUML leader said that it was difficult to find another leader who showed so much consideration and compassion to the downtrodden and the marginalised.

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Chandy was a pillar of strength for Congress workers in Kozhikode

Oommen Chandy had strong ties with Kozhikode, having a loyal group of leaders and workers. K.C. Abu, former DCC president, had a decades-long bond with Chandy.

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‘A people’s leader, who maintained relationships beyond political affiliations’

All religion prayer condoling death of former CM Oommen Chandy

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