NewKerala.com

AIADMK's '₹5 Doctor' Saravanan Slams DMK, Promises ₹10,000 Aid

AIADMK candidate Dr. Saravanan criticized the DMK government for price rises and election-driven welfare, positioning himself as an accessible "₹5 doctor" in contrast to the DMK's previous candidate. He outlined key AIADMK promises, including ₹10,000 financial assistance for every family and ₹2,000 for women, to be implemented if the party wins. Further pledges include providing mobile phones with recharge to students and establishing small-scale industries for women to create jobs. He urged voters to support the AIADMK's "Two Leaves" symbol on April 23 for these benefits.

Key Points: AIADMK's Saravanan Targets DMK, Promises ₹10,000 Family Aid

  • ₹10,000 aid per family if AIADMK wins
  • Free/cheap medical service legacy
  • Mobile phones for college students
  • Small-scale industries for women
3 min read

Real ₹5 doctor, not a ₹250 crore actor': Saravanan targets Vijay in campaign speech

AIADMK candidate Dr. Saravanan pledges ₹10,000 per family, contrasts himself with actor Vijay, and promises jobs and cheaper healthcare.

"people have fondly referred to me as the '₹5 doctor' - Dr. Saravanan"

Chennai, April 4

AIADMK candidate Saravanan stated on Saturday that Madurai North has traditionally been a constituency where his party enjoys strong winning prospects. He highlighted that AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami has announced 297 promises, with one of the key assurances being financial assistance of ₹10,000 for every family.

He alleged that the DMK government has burdened the public with rising prices and increased taxes, and said the proposed ₹10,000 scheme is aimed at addressing these challenges. Urging voters to support AIADMK on April 23, he claimed that the first signature of Edappadi K. Palaniswami, if voted to power, would be to implement this scheme.

He also referred to another promise of ₹2,000 financial assistance for women, criticising the DMK government by stating that its current welfare measures are driven solely by the upcoming elections.

Speaking about his personal contributions, Dr. Saravanan said that as a doctor, he has provided free medical treatment to many people and offered services at reduced costs to others. He alleged that, unlike him, the DMK candidate became inaccessible after winning previously, whereas he has always remained approachable and responsive to the public.

He noted that for several years, people have fondly referred to him as the "₹5 doctor." Drawing a comparison with Vijay, he said that while the actor portrayed a ₹5 doctor in the 2017 film Mersal and reportedly earned ₹250 crore for the role, he himself has genuinely charged only ₹5 and continues to serve the people.

Dr. Saravanan also announced welfare initiatives for youth and women. He said that there are around 18,000 young people in the constituency, and plans are underway to provide mobile phones to college students along with a monthly recharge of ₹250 to support their education.

Additionally, he promised to establish small-scale industries for women across all 19 wards, creating employment opportunities. He stated that women would be able to work for 5 to 6 hours a day, making the initiative both practical and beneficial, and assured that the scheme would be implemented.

He further announced that patients undergoing surgery at his hospital would receive a 50% reduction in treatment costs.

Concluding his speech, he said that the party's general secretary has introduced several schemes aimed at improving the overall standard of living of the people, while questioning the achievements of the DMK government over the past five years. He urged voters to keep these points in mind and cast their votes for AIADMK's "Two Leaves" symbol on April 23, expressing confidence in securing a decisive victory.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priyanka N
The comparison with Vijay is a cheap shot. An actor's job is to act, and he gets paid for it. A doctor's job is to serve. Mixing the two for political points doesn't sit right with me. That said, the promise for women's small-scale industries is excellent and very much needed. 👏
S
Suresh O
All these promises just before elections... every party does this. ₹10,000 per family, phones for students, industries for women. Sounds great on paper, but will it happen? The DMK made big promises too. We need less talk and more permanent solutions for price rise.
M
Meera T
As a woman in Madurai, the promise of local industries where we can work for 5-6 hours is a game-changer. It respects our time at home while providing income. This is the kind of practical thinking we need, not just freebies. Hope he keeps his word.
A
Aryan P
Free mobile and recharge for college students? Yes please! 🎓 This directly helps with online classes and study material. The 50% off surgery at his hospital is also a big deal if you have elderly parents. His local connect seems strong.
K
Kavitha C
Being approachable after winning is the biggest test for any leader. Many disappear once they get the chair. If Dr. Saravanan has stayed connected to people, that counts for a lot more than film references or huge election promises.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50