Actors Mammootty, Suresh Gopi and Ramesh Pisharody waiting to pay last respects to Oommen Chandy at Thirunakkara ground in Kottayam on Thursday. (Photo | A Sanesh) 
Kerala

Governor, Mammootty, Suresh Gopi and Dileep pay homage

The actors reached the venue around 9 AM when the funeral cortege entered Kottayam district, a few kilometres away from Thirunakkara.

Express News Service

KOTTAYAM: Actors Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Dileep and Ramesh Pisharody paid tributes to former chief minister Oommen Chandy at Thirunakkara ground where his mortal remains were kept for the public to pay last respects.

The actors reached the venue around 9 AMwhen the funeral cortege entered Kottayam district, a few kilometres away from Thirunakkara.

They waited along with political leaders and other prominent personalities for having a final glimpse of the mass leader until the funeral procession reached Thirunakkara around 11.30. Mammootty consoled Chandy Oommen after paying tributes to Chandy. 

Thousands, including senior politicians cutting across party lines, also paid tributes. After paying tributes to Chandy, Governor Arif Muhammad Khan spent a few moments with his family members.

US will not renew waiver for sale of Russian oil already at sea, says Treasury Secretary Bessent

14-year-old student kills nine in Turkey school shooting, second attack in two days

19-year-old arrested for sexually exploiting around 180 minors, recording over 350 videos in Maharashtra

Trump says opening Hormuz 'permanently' for 'China and the world'; Iran hints at second round of ceasefire talks

India among top five global AI markets, but usage remains city-centric: OpenAI

SCROLL FOR NEXT