152 Super Specialty Medical Seats Spark Tamil Nadu Political Row

Udhayanidhi Stalin has urged CM Vijay to act quickly as 152 vacant super-speciality medical seats face transfer to the All India Quota.

Udhayanidhi Raises Alarm Over Medical Seats

Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin has urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intervene immediately over the possible transfer of 152 vacant super-speciality medical seats to the All India Quota.

The issue is linked to Tamil Nadu’s super-speciality medical counselling, where 430 seats were available under the 2025 NEET-based admission process. Of these, 215 seats were reserved for in-service government doctors, but only 63 were filled during counselling. After the second round, 152 seats reportedly remained vacant.

Why The Seat Transfer Matters

Udhayanidhi claimed the state government failed to strongly present its case before the Supreme Court, leading to the risk of these seats being moved out of the state quota. He warned that this could affect government doctors seeking advanced medical education.

The row is important because super-speciality doctors play a major role in treating serious conditions such as heart disease, cancer, neurological problems, and other critical illnesses in government hospitals.

Political Pressure On Vijay Government

Udhayanidhi said the reservation for in-service government doctors had helped strengthen public healthcare, especially in rural areas. He urged CM Vijay to take legal steps to stop the transfer and protect opportunities for Tamil Nadu government doctors.

The issue may now become a major political debate, combining medical education, state rights, and public healthcare access in Tamil Nadu.