Indian politician and former Health Minister of Kerala, KK Shailaja's autobiography 'My Life As A Comrade' was launched by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat at an event in New Delhi on April 28, 2023. The book was released in a jam-packed hall in the afternoon, at the Kerala House in the national capital.
It is noted that KK Shailaja was the Health Minister of Kerala during the Covid-19 crisis, and her work during the pandemic was well-praised. So much so that in 2022, Shailaja was approached by the Ramon Magsaysay Award foundation for the prestigious award for her work to fight against Covid-19 and Nipah virus in the state. However, she declined the award saying that it was a collective effort. In her autobiography 'My Life as a Comrade', Shailaja shares her views on this along with her journey, struggles and life experiences. She also writes about her childhood-- about being raised in an all-woman household, and her work as a teacher and a politician.
