Surgical Blunder Sparks Political Unrest in Kerala: Health Minister Caught in Crossfire
A political storm has erupted in Kerala following a surgical error at a government medical college. The Health Minister, Veena George, faces protests led by the Congress, accused of exploiting the incident for electoral gain. The opposition denies any wrongdoing as tensions escalate.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Pathanamthitta | Updated: 21-02-2026 19:00 IST | Created: 21-02-2026 19:00 IST
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A political storm has erupted in poll-bound Kerala over a surgical mishap at a government medical college, placing Health Minister Veena George under scrutiny.
Congress activists have launched widespread protests against George, alleging negligence after a surgery in 2021 left a woman with an artery forceps inside her abdomen.
Both the minister and the CPI(M) have accused Congress leader V D Satheesan of orchestrating the protests, an allegation Satheesan denies amid rising tensions.
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