Chandy Oommen, the son of the late Oommen Chandy, is preparing to contest the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections from the Puthuppally constituency. This seat has been a stronghold for his family, with his father serving as an MLA for over 50 years. Born in March 1986 in Puthuppally, Kerala's Kottayam district, Oommen has an impressive educational background, including degrees in History, Law, and Criminology from prestigious institutions. His political career began in 2000 with the Indian National Congress, where he participated in significant events like the Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Rahul Gandhi. Despite his success in the 2023 bypoll, Oommen has faced challenges, including internal party conflicts and dissatisfaction over his treatment within the Congress. He has publicly expressed feelings of humiliation after being removed from a Youth Congress role without notice. In response to controversies surrounding his father's legacy, he urged the public not to associate his father's name with allegations against political figures. Oommen's campaign strategy emphasizes direct engagement with voters, opting for personal interactions over traditional campaign materials, with the goal of using saved funds to support housing for the poor.