Chandy Oommen, representing the Indian National Congress, has won the Puthuppally assembly constituency in Kerala, achieving a remarkable victory margin of 52,907 votes. He garnered 84,031 votes, while his opponent, KM Radhakrishnan from the Communist Party of India (Marxist), received 31,124 votes. This victory not only underscores Puthuppally's reputation as a Congress bastion but also extends the political legacy of his father, Oommen Chandy, who served the constituency for over five decades. Oommen's campaign effectively combined his family's legacy with a focus on local issues, criticizing the ruling Left Democratic Front for neglecting the constituency. His innovative outreach methods, including a low-visibility campaign and bicycle rides through the area, attracted significant attention, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi participating in one of the rides. Following the announcement of the results, celebrations erupted at the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) headquarters as the Congress-led United Democratic Front crossed the halfway mark in the 140-member Assembly, surpassing 100 seats.