KOZHIKODE: CPI central committee member and former minister KK Shailaja advocates for increased women's representation in Lok Sabha elections. Speaking at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode, she emphasizes the LDF's commitment to empowering women in politics. Shailaja said, "There is no obstacle in women becoming Chief Minister, but there is no need to change the current Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is working very efficiently. He is trying to create a New Kerala," she added.

Shailaja dismisses allegations of the state government suppressing the media highlighting positive collaboration during crises like Nipah and Covid.