Former Kochi Deputy Mayor Everest Chammany Dies at 75

Rapid Summary

• Everest Chammany, 91, former Deputy Mayor of the Kochi Corporation, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.
• He was elected three times as a municipal councillor and three times as a Corporation councillor.
• In 1987,he contested the kerala Assembly elections as a Congress rebel candidate when M.K. Sanoo won as an LDF-backed Independent candidate.
• He served as the health standing committee chairperson after the district council’s formation in 1990.
• In 1991, chammany ran unsuccessfully as an LDF-backed Independent candidate in another election.
• The funeral is to be held at St. Mary’s Church cemetery in Kaloor on Saturday, August 23, at 3:30 p.m.

Indian Opinion Analysis

Everest Chammany’s political career reflected active engagement across party affiliations-ranging from his service with Congress to positions supported by the left Democratic front (LDF). His tenure included pivotal roles such as chairing health-related initiatives post-district council formation and contesting elections that demonstrated coalition politics within Kerala’s diverse landscape.Chammany’s passing marks the end of an era for Kochi’s urban governance and regional decision-making history wherein individuals frequently crossed party lines driven by principles or personal conviction rather than rigid partisan loyalty-a distinctive feature of Kerala politics during his time. His contributions to civic services and local governance provide insight into how experienced leadership impacts grassroots policymaking.

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