Oommen Chandy, Chief Minister of Kerala believes the strength of democracy is the confidence of the people. Right from his early days he's had a close association with people. Even now he is the most approachable Chief Minister who meets the common man/woman everyday for an hour. Anyone can walk into the visitation hall without a pass or an appointment to meet him.

He says, because of this close association with people he was able to solve many issues. In fact, he conducted a programme at the district level where he met thousands of people. Listening to their problems and providing on-the-spot solutions. He says, 'The main beneficiary of this mass conduct programme was the Chief Minister himself ' as he learnt what the hurdles were in fulfilling the needs of the people.

A man with a plan, when he came to power he had prepared a plan for 100 days. And feels happy that out of 107 schemes 103 are completed. He is a great example of a man who is 'with the people and for the people'..