Political, socio-cultural, and religious leaders cutting across affiliations paid rich tributes to former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy at a condolence meeting organised by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) here on Monday.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan remembered the late Congress leader as one who demonstrated his mettle as an able administrator by handling crucial portfolios in various governments before serving as the Chief Minister in two terms. He had also proved his organisational and leadership skills by ensuring utmost importance in strengthening the Congress party. His ability made him the undisputed leader of the United Democratic Front (UDF), he said.
Taking potshots at the Left Democratic Front (LDF), KPCC president K. Sudhakaran, who presided over the meeting, said no other leader had been hounded by their political opponents as Mr. Chandy. He also delved into the attack on the former Chief Minister by LDF activists who pelted stones at his vehicle in Kannur during the massive protests over the solar scam that rocked the State.
