Oommen Chandy Age, Wiki and Bio

Oommen Chandy

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth31/10/1943
Age79 years (died on 27, Jan, 2023)
BirthplacePuthuppally, Kingdom of Travancore, British India (now Kottayam district, Kerala, India)
Date of Death27/01/2023

Bio/Wiki

NicknameKunju

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolSt. George Govt. V. H. S. S. school in Puthuppally, Kottayam, Kerala
College/University
  • CMS College Kottayam, Kerala
  • St. Berchmans College in Changanassery, Kerala
  • Government Law College, Ernakulam, Kerala
Educational Qualification(s)
  • A pre-university course from CMS College Kottayam
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics from St. Berchmans College
  • Bachelor of Law from Government Law College

Personal Life

Marital Status (at the time of death)Married
Marriage Date30/05/1977

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseMariamma Oommen
Children
SonChandy Oommen
Daughter
  • Maria
  • Achu

Family

FatherK. O. Chandy (deceased)
MotherBaby Chandy (deceased)
Siblings
BrotherAlex V. Chandy

Career

Politics
Political Party
  • Indian National Congress (INC)
  • Indian National Congress (U)
Political Journey
  • Member of Legislative Assembly
  • Minister
  • Chief Minister of Kerala

Some Lesser Known Facts

Oommen Chandy (1943-2023) was a prominent Indian politician and long-time leader of the Indian National Congress.
He served as Kerala's 10th Chief Minister during two terms, from 2004-2006 and 2011-2016.
Chandy represented the Puthuppally constituency in the Kerala Legislative Assembly for over five decades, starting in 1970.
He had notable roles in the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC).
Chandy passed away in Bengaluru in 2023 while undergoing cancer treatment.