Archive · 14 Aug 2025
DMK MLA's Kidney Remarks Draw Fire From Political Rivals
A DMK MLA in Tamil Nadu is under fire for comments he made about kidney operations at his hospital.
He compared profits from the surgeries to the price of a Rolls-Royce, sparking accusations of a kidney-stealing racket.
Opposition leaders are condemning his remarks and criticizing the government for inaction.
The MLA claimed he only made a small profit per operation, but critics suggest exploitation of vulnerable people.
The controversy centers on alleged illegal activities related to organ transplants.
DMK MLA Kathiravan's remarks about kidney surgeries sparked outrage among political leaders.
Annamalai shared a video of Kathiravan discussing profits from kidney operations at his hospital.
Kathiravan stated he could have bought a Rolls-Royce if he had removed more kidneys.
Annamalai and Palanisamy condemned Kathiravan's statements, alleging a kidney-stealing racket.
Palanisamy suggested people avoid clinics run by DMK members.
- Who
- DMK MLA Kathiravan, BJP leader Annamalai, AIADMK's Palanisamy, and the DMK government.
- What
- Controversy over DMK MLA's remarks regarding kidney operations and potential illegal organ trade.
- When
- Recently, with the statements and video surfacing around August 13-14, 2025.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, specifically at DMK MLA Kathiravan's Trichy hospital.
- Why
- Due to concerns about potential illegal organ trade and financial exploitation.
DMK MLA
Political Rivals
Motivation
DMK MLA
Claims to have saved 252 lives, with profit from surgeries.
Political Rivals
Criticized for potential exploitation and financial gain from surgeries.
- MLA
- P Kathiravan
- Hospital
- Kathiravan's Trichy Hospital
- Alleged Activity
- Kidney-stealing racket
- Car Comparison
- Rolls-Royce
- Critics
- Annamalai & Palanisamy
