Kannur’s political landscape buzzes with optimism as CPI(M) veteran KK Shailaja, contesting from Peravoor, predicts a hat-trick victory for the LDF in Kerala. In an in-depth IANS interview, she unpacked the front’s electoral strengths, brushing aside exit poll predictions and addressing key issues from COVID management to BJP’s inroads.
The past ten years have transformed Kerala, Shailaja asserted. KIIFB-driven infrastructure boom, pension hikes serving 62 lakh families, and housing for over five lakh under LIFE mission paint a picture of inclusive growth. ‘Green Kerala’ and bolstered public services have solidified public trust, she added.
Exit polls projecting UDF wins? ‘History shows they’re often wrong,’ Shailaja quipped, citing her own landslide victory against poll forecasts. Real results will tell the tale.
Her health ministry achievements during the pandemic—slashing infant mortality dramatically—continue to inspire voter support. In Peravoor, demands for accelerated development mirror state-wide aspirations.
Viewing BJP as persistent but unlikely winners, she noted their loss of even their single MLA seat previously. On woman CM buzz, Shailaja deferred to party decisions, praising Vijayan’s steady hand.
With elections looming, Shailaja’s interview underscores LDF’s developmental narrative, poised to sway undecided voters towards continuity.
