Kozhikode: Several political leaders and members from Kerala's public sphere condoled the death of the former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Tuesday.

"The tale of the king who triumphed over the world with the power of 'love' finds its poignant end. Today, I am deeply saddened by the loss of a legend, @Oommen_Chandy. He touched the lives of countless individuals, and his legacy will forever resonate within our souls," Sudhakaran tweeted. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president, K. Sudhakaran, said. 

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Meanwhile, Opposition leader and fellow party member V.D Satheesan tweeted,"Most respected and loved #OmmenChandy sir, former Chief Minister of Kerala, passed away early this morning. Pranaamam to the leader who has found a special place in people's heart. We will miss you forever. Rest in peace."

KPCC Working President T. Siddhique reacted that he was deeply saddened by the demise of Oommen Chandy.

I’m deeply saddened by the demise of former Kerala CM and Senior Congress leader Shri Oommen Chandy. He was a visionary, a statesman and a humble servant of the people. His legacy will live on in the hearts of millions. @Oommen_Chandy, he tweeted. 

Former Kerala Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Oommen Chandy passed away here in the early hours of Tuesday. 

"Appa has passed away," his son Chandy Oommen posted on Facebook. The Congress veteran was undergoing treatment for cancer in Bengaluru.