Fri May 02 13:37:40 UTC 2025: ## Congress Leader Lauds Oommen Chandy’s Role in Vizhinjam Port Project
**Kannur, Kerala, May 2, 2025** – Congress MLA Sunny Joseph today credited the late Oommen Chandy with the realization of the Vizhinjam port project, calling him a “development hero” during a public meeting in Kannur. Joseph, speaking after a Congress-led demonstration, asserted that despite current claims, the people of Kerala recognize Chandy’s crucial role in the project’s development. He highlighted Chandy’s forward-thinking vision, surpassing national development strategies.
Joseph sharply criticized the CPI(M), accusing them of hypocrisy for implementing the same Vizhinjam contract they previously denounced as a ₹6,000-crore corruption scandal. He challenged their claims, stating that no corruption has been proven. The event, organized by the Kannur District Congress Committee, featured a march to the Collectorate led by DCC president Martin George and other party leaders. The demonstration served as a tribute to Oommen Chandy’s contributions to the state.
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