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Oomen Chandy | A flood of tributes; Kerala government declares a public holiday on Tuesday

Former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy’s death prompted a flood of tributes from leaders across the political spectrum. 

On Tuesday, a special flight from Bengaluru will bring his mortal remains to Thiruvananthapuram. His body will lie in state in Thiruvananthapuram and will later be taken for burial at his native village Puthupally in Kottayam district. 

Meanwhile, the Kerala Government has declared a public holiday on Tuesday to mourn his passing. The State will observe a two-day mourning. Kerala and Calicut universities have postponed examinations scheduled for the day. 

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