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A staunch proponent of Indian National Congress and its ideology,
Chandy ventured into the political arena as an activist of Kerala
Students Union (KSU), the student wing of the party. He was the unit
president of KSU at St George High School, Puthupally, and went on
to become the State President of the organization. For a short period
he was also the President of All Kerala Balajana Sakhyam. |
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| He completed
his college education from CMS College, Kottayam, SB College,
Changanassery and Government Law College, Ernakulam. These campuses
not only bestowed knowledge, but also moulded the career of a mass
leader, Oommen Chandy. |
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| His entry into the main
stream Congress politics was through Youth Congress in which he served
as the President at the state level. At the National level, he served the party as member of the AICC. He also associated with several trade unions, affiliated with INTUC, and has led several mass movements
addressing causes concerning the commoner. He was elected to Kerala
legislative Assembly for the first time from Puthupally constituency in 1970, and since then he never |
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| looked back. The impeccable
track record of winning 9 times continuously from the constituency
is an eloquent testimony of his popularity and public acceptance. |
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| His simple life style, immaculate track record and above all
his compassionate behavior earns him a unique position in the minds
of each and every Keralite. |
