KOTTAYAM: Puthupally's own 'Kunjunju' made one last visit to his ancestral home. Today, thousands of people gathered at the home where many people once gathered in search of solutions to their issues. People came from various parts of the state to pay their last respects to the dear leader. The mortal remains of the former Chief Minister were later taken to the new house under construction for the public to pay homage. From there, the mortal remains were taken to St. George's Church for funeral services.
The funeral procession, which started from Puthupally House in Thiruvananthapuram, reached Thirunakkara after 28 hours. Film stars like Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Dileep, ministers, and other prominent people from the political arena came to pay their last respects. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, and Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose also arrived to pay their last respects.
Lakhs of people gathered when the funeral procession reached the Kottayam DCC office. Kottayam has become flooded with people who came to pay their last respects to Oommen Chandy. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached Puthuppally to pay tributes to Oommen Chandy. Cardinal Mar Alencherry will also participate in the funeral ceremony.