The United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala is considering a referral of the suicide case of former Additional District Magistrate K. Naveen Babu to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). This consideration follows a request from Naveen Babu's family, including his wife K. Manjusha and brother Praveen Babu, who met with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to demand an inquiry. Naveen Babu's suicide has been linked to alleged political pressures, particularly accusations against Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader P.P. Divya, who is the sole accused in the case. The family claims that the investigation has been compromised by political influence, and they have pointed out 13 anomalies in the previous government's affidavit. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan stated that the government is taking the family's request seriously. The UDF has criticized the CPI(M) for its handling of the case, alleging that the party is protecting its members while publicly supporting the family. The case has significant political implications, reflecting ongoing tensions between the UDF and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF).