NEW DELHI: UDF has chosen Chandy Oommen as their candidate in Puthuppally, where by-elections have been announced. KPCC president K Sudhakaran announced Chandy Oommen's candidature in Delhi. K Sudhakaran said that the sentiment against the government will be reflected in this by-election. Congress announced the candidate within three hours of the by-election announcement. He informed that Chandy Oommen will start with the election campaign from tomorrow itself.

Chandy Oommen responded to the news that the party has given him a big responsibility and he will pay respect to the party leadership and try to lend a helping hand to the poor. Meanwhile, Opposition leader VD Satheesan responded that Chandy Oommen's name was decided unanimously.