Friday, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy resigned from the post following the defeat of Congress-led UDF in the Assembly election. Chandy drove to the Raj Bhavan this morning around 1030 hrs and submitted his resignation letter to Governor P Sathasivam. UDF, which was trounced by CPI(M) headed LDF in the May 16 polls, bagged only 47 seats against the rival front's 91. Chandy said, "This is only a temporary phenomena and Congress will come back with strength,", adding, "the party and Front have the responsibility for the setback, but as chairman of UDF, I have more responsibility". Chandy said that he would be going to the state Secretariat to meet his office staff and other employees.