KOTTAYAM: The results of Puthupally by-elections are a big blow to those who brutally attacked Oommen Chandy when he was alive, said his daughter Achu Oommen. She responded to the media soon after the first results came out. Achu Oommen's reaction is after UDF candidate Chandy Oommen is leading by more than 30,000 votes.

'The polls in Puthupally was led by Oommen Chandy from behind. He was attacked brutally when he was alive. The victory in Puthupally is a big blow to those who hunted him then. There's a question you've been asked repeatedly when you came here. What did Oommen Chandy do here? Puthupally has replied to it today. What Oommen Chandy did for 53 years is enough here now'.

'The happiness now is Puthupally which was in the hands of Oommen Chandy is safe with Chandy Oommen. Puthupally has presented an unparalleled success. The gratitude for each person is asking in the language of the heart,' said Achu Oommen. When asked whether it was a political victory in Puthupally, Achu Oommen replied that it is a victory of everyone.

Meantime, Chandy Oommen's majority has crossed 25,000 when the counting of votes is progressing. Chandy Oommen responded that he will get a record majority in Puthupally. '49044 +' he wrote on social media two hours after the counting of votes started.

His sister Maria Oommen also responded that Chandy Oommen will get a good majority. ‘Have high expectation. There is no doubt. The party and the family believe to get a good majority. The people have accepted Chandy Oommen just like Oommen Chandy. Now we are eagerly waiting for the announcement of the election results,' Maria Oommen told media.