Oommen Chandy

Oommen Chandy was the former and 10th chief minister of Kerala from 2011 to 2016. He was affiliated with the Indian National Congress party.

By Moumi Majumdar | Saturday, August 12, 2023, 01:44:58 PM [IST]

Oommen Chandy Biography

Oommen Chandy was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and served as the former Chief Minister of Kerala. Chandy served as the Chief Minister of Kerala for two terms, from 2004 to 2006 and again from 2011 to 2016. He was also the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala assembly from 2006 to 2011. He completed his schooling at St George High School in Puthuppally, after which he attended CMS College in Kottayam, and St Berchmans College in Changanassery. He also earned an LLB degree from Government Law College, Ernakulam.
Oommen Chandy had started his political life with the Kerala Students Union, before making his way to the top as a CM. Before being elected as CM, he held important portfolios in the state like Finance, Home, and Labor. On 6 June 2018, Congress President Rahul Gandhi appointed him as the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee in charge of the crucial state of Andhra Pradesh.
On 18th July 2023, the ex-Kerala CM Oommen Chandy took his last breath at a private hospital in Bengaluru at the age of 79.

Oommen Chandy Personal Life

Full Name	Oommen Chandy
Date of Birth	31 Oct 1943
Date of Death	18 Jul 2023 (Age 79)
Place of Birth	Kumarakom
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Graduate
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	KO Chandy
Mother's Name	Baby Chandy
Spouse's Name	Mariamma Oommen
Spouse's Profession	Retired Bank Employee
Children	1 Son(s) 2 Daughter(s)
Religion	Christian
Caste	Orthodox community
Website	oommenchandy.net

Oommen Chandy Net Worth

Net Worth

₹60.92 LAKHS

ASSETS

₹91.22 LAKHS

Liabilities

₹30.3 LAKHS

Education Qualification of Oommen Chandy

Oommen Chandy pursued his pre-university at CMS College, Kottayam. Then he earned a B. A degree in Economics from St. Berchmans College, Changanassery. Thereafter, Chandy completed LL. B from the Government Law College, Ernakulam.

Interesting Facts about Oommen Chandy

Oommen Chandy was awarded the United Nations Public Service Award in 2013 for "Preventing and Combating Corruption in the Public Service" in the Asia-Pacific region. He received the award in Bahrain from Wu Hongbo, then UN Under Secretary General for Economic and Social Affairs.

Political Timeline of Oommen Chandy

2018 : He was appointed as the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee in charge of Andhra Pradesh.
2016 : Elected to the Kerala Assembly from Puthuppally, beating Jaik C Thomas.
2011 : Elected the Chief Minister after winning from the Puthuppally constituency for the tenth time, beating Suja Susan George.
2006 : Became the Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly.
2006 : Elected to the Kerala Assembly for the ninth time, beating Sindhu Joy.
2004 : Became the Chief Minister of Kerala for the first time after AK Antony resigned due to poor results in Parliamentary elections.
2001 : Elected to the Kerala Assembly for the eighth time, defeating Cherian Philip.
1996 : Elected to the Kerala Assembly for seventh time, defeating Reji Zacharia.
1991 : He was made in charge of the Finance portfolio in the state.
1991 : Elected to the Kerala Assembly for the sixth time, defeating VN Vasavan.
1987 : Elected to the Kerala Assembly for the fifth time, beating VN Vasavan.
1982 : Was made in charge of the Home portfolio in the state.
1982 : Elected to the Kerala Assembly for fourth time, beating Thomas Rajan.
1980 : Elected to the Kerala Assembly for third time, beating MRG Panicker.
1977 : Became Minister for Labor in Kerala.
1977 : Elected to the Kerala Assembly for the second time, beating PC Cherian.
1970 : Elected to the Kerala Legislative Assembly from Puthuppally, beating EM George.
1970 : Elected President of State Youth Congress in Kerala.
1967 : Elected President of Kerala Students Union.

Oommen Chandy Achievements

Oommen Chandy first won assembly elections in 1970 from the Puthupally seat and has held on to it to date, winning from the constituency a whopping 11 times. AK Antony resigned in 2004 after the Congress failed to win a single seat in the Lok Sabha elections from Kerala. Oommen Chandy took over, and though Congress was defeated in the Assembly elections in 2006, Congress managed to retain 40 seats and increased its vote share by 10 percent. In 2013 Oommen Chandy was awarded the United Nations Public Service Award 2013 for "Preventing and Combating Corruption in the Public Service" in the Asia-Pacific region.

Election Results of Oommen Chandy

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2021	Kerala Assembly election	MLA	Puthuppally	Won
2016	Kerala Assembly election	MLA	Puthuppally	Won
2011	Kerala Assembly election	MLA	Puthuppally	Won
2006	Kerala Assembly election	MLA	Puthuppally	Won
2001	Kerala Assembly election	MLA	Puthuppally	Won
1996	Kerala Assembly election	MLA	Puthuppally	Won
1982	Kerala Assembly election	MLA	Puthuppally	Won
1980	Kerala Assembly election	MLA	Puthuppally	Won
1977	Kerala Assembly election	MLA	Puthuppally	Won

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Oommen Chandy)

What is Oommen Chandy's net worth?
Oommen Chandy has net worth of ₹60.92 Lakhs.
Does Oommen Chandy have criminal cases?
Yes, Oommen Chandy has 4 criminal cases.
Who was Oommen Chandy's wife?
Mariamma Oommen was the wife of Oommen Chandy.
From which party did Oommen Chandy belong to?
Oommen Chandy belonged to the Indian National Congress party.
How old was Oommen Chandy?
Oommen Chandy was 79 years old (As of 2022).
What was Oommen Chandy's qualification?
Oommen Chandy held B.A degree in Economics and LL. B degree.
Who was the 10th chief minister of Kerala?
Oommen Chandy was the 10th chief minister of Kerala.
Who was Oommen Chandy?
Oommen Chandy served as the 10th chief minister of Kerala from 2011 to 2016.

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