Pinarayi Vijayan with Oomen Chandy | Photo: VK Aji/Mathrubhumi
Kochi: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday visited former chief minister and veteran Congress leader Oomen Chandy to wish him on his birthday. Vijayan, who reached the Aluva guest house, enquired about Oomen Chandy’s health.
MPs Jebi Mather, Anto Antony and MLA Anwar Sadath were present at Chandy’s residence at the time of Vijayan’s arrival.
Several other political leaders and actor Mammootty visited the Congress leader at his residence on Monday.

Kerala Assembly Speaker AN Shamseer and businessman MA Yousaf Ali also reached the former chief minister’s residence. Actor Jayaram wished him over the phone.

As part of his the Congress leader's birthday celebration, party workers and leadrs cut the cake on his behalf as he refused to do it himself.

Chandy is currently staying at Aluva after undergoing treatment at Rajagiri Hospital Kochi. He will soon leave for Germany for further treatment.