CPM state secretary MV Govindan said that the political stream that had marked the Congress for more than fifty years has disappeared with the demise of Oommen Chandy. Taking to Facebook, Govindan wrote that Oommen Chandy had always maintained his friendship beyond party politics and left his mark in the administrative and political arenas. MV Govindan also noted that he is joining political Kerala's grief over Oommen Chandy's passing.

MV Govindan's Facebook post:
Oommen Chandy is bidding adieu. Former Chief Minister of Kerala, senior Congress leader, and long-time People's Representative of Puthupally, Oommen Chandy entered Kerala politics through the student movement. Chandy, who always maintained his friendship beyond party politics, has left his mark in the administrative and political arenas. The political stream that marked the Congress for more than fifty years has disappeared with Oommen Chandy's demise. Tributes to Oommen Chandy. Joining political Kerala's grief over Oommen Chandy's passing.