Chandy Oommen's Landslide Victory in Puthuppally

Chandy Oommen, son of ex-Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, retained his Puthuppally constituency with a significant lead of 52,907 votes. The Kerala Assembly elections were conducted on April 9. His eco-friendly campaign, which utilized bicycles and avoided plastic materials, captured public interest and media attention.

Chandy Oommen, an MLA and son of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, secured a resounding victory in the Puthuppally constituency, winning by a margin of 52,907 votes.

The Kerala Assembly elections took place on April 9, with Chandy Oommen standing out for his distinct eco-conscious campaign. He amassed 84,031 votes, significantly surpassing his opponent from CPI (M), K M Radhakrishnan, who garnered 31,124 votes.

Oommen's campaign attracted media attention for its adherence to a green protocol, eschewing plastic banners and flex boards in favor of a more sustainable approach, including a bicycle-based door-to-door strategy.