Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Tamil Nadu Minister Assures Transparency in TVK MLA’s Treatment
TVK lawmaker V S Babu is receiving treatment at a private hospital.
Some people raised concerns about whether the hospital and government were sharing enough information.
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K G Arunraj said the hospital has been giving regular updates.
He also said government doctors visited to review Babu’s care and offer a second opinion.
According to the minister, those doctors were satisfied with the treatment.
He said another update would be shared soon.
Health Minister K G Arunraj denied allegations of secrecy and inefficiency in treatment for TVK MLA V S Babu.
The hospital treating Babu has been issuing regular medical bulletins, Arunraj said.
The minister promised that an updated medical status report would be released promptly.
Specialists from Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital were brought in to provide a second opinion.
Arunraj said government doctors were satisfied with the treatment after reviewing Babu’s condition and care.
- Who
- TVK MLA V S Babu, Tamil Nadu Health Minister K G Arunraj, and specialists from Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital.
- What
- The minister defended the transparency and quality of Babu’s medical care and promised further updates.
- When
- Thursday.
- Where
- A private hospital in Tamil Nadu; the minister addressed reporters in Chennai.
- Why
- The statement followed allegations by Puthiya Tamilagam leader K Krishnasamy that authorities were not being transparent about Babu’s health.
Criticism
Government response
Transparency about Babu’s health
Criticism
Puthiya Tamilagam leader K Krishnasamy alleged that the state government and hospital authorities were not being transparent about Babu’s condition.
Government response
Health Minister K G Arunraj said the hospital was issuing regular medical bulletins and that another status update would be released promptly.
Quality of medical care
Criticism
Concerns were raised about the quality and efficiency of the treatment.
Government response
Arunraj said government specialists reviewed the care and were satisfied with the treatment being provided.
- Patient
- TVK MLA V S Babu
- Minister
- K G Arunraj, Tamil Nadu Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare
- Treating facility
- A private hospital
- Consulting specialists
- Doctors from Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital
- Reason for review
- To assess Babu’s condition and provide a formal second opinion
- Minister’s assessment
- Government specialists were satisfied with the treatment, according to Arunraj
- Planned update
- The minister said an updated status report would be released promptly