# Oommen Chandy

_10th Chief Minister of Kerala (1943–2023)_

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> Oommen Chandy was an Indian lawyer and statesman who served as the tenth chief minister of Kerala, serving from 2004 to 2006 and 2011 to 2016. He served also as the leader of the opposition in the Kerala Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2011.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 31 October 1943 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Puthuppally ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400#P19))
- **Died:** 18 July 2023 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400#P570))
- **Place of death:** Bengaluru ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400#P20))
- **Citizenship:** India; British Raj ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400#P106))
- **Political party:** Indian National Congress ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400#P102))
- **Education:** CMS College Kottayam; St. Berchmans College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400#P69))
- **Positions held:** Member of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly (since 3 May 2021 · BS 20 Baisakh 2078 onwards); Member of the 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly (21 May 2016 – 3 May 2021); Chief Minister of Kerala (18 May 2011 – 25 May 2016); Member of the 13th Kerala Legislative Assembly (14 May 2011 – 20 May 2016); Chief Minister of Kerala (31 August 2004 – 18 May 2006); Member of the 12th Kerala Legislative Assembly ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** Oommen_Chandy ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400#P2002))
- **Facebook:** oommenchandy.official ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Oommen Chandy born?**  
Oommen Chandy was born on 31 October 1943 in Puthuppally.

**What positions has Oommen Chandy held?**  
Positions held by Oommen Chandy include: Member of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly (since 3 May 2021); Member of the 14th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2016–2021); Chief Minister of Kerala (2011–2016); Member of the 13th Kerala Legislative Assembly (2011–2016); Chief Minister of Kerala (2004–2006).

**Where did Oommen Chandy study?**  
Oommen Chandy was educated at CMS College Kottayam, St. Berchmans College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Oommen Chandy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oommen_Chandy) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1775400](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1775400) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Oommen Chandy 2013 4.JPG by User:Sivavkm (CC BY-SA 3.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Oommen_Chandy_2013_4.JPG)

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