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About the Candidate
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Advocate Kathiravan KK, 40, is a lawyer and agriculturist who entered electoral politics relatively recently. He joined the DMK in 2021 and won his first election that same year from Manachanallur constituency, defeating AIADMK's M. Paranjothi by a significant margin of 59,618 votes with 59.46% vote share. As a sitting MLA, he has campaigned on delivery of welfare schemes and infrastructure development in his constituency.
However, his tenure has been overshadowed by serious controversy. Kathiravan faces allegations of involvement in a kidney transplant racket at hospitals owned by his family. Opposition parties and civil society groups have raised ethical and legal concerns. In his defense, Kathiravan has publicly stated that 252 people were 'saved' through these transplants, which he characterized as a service rather than commercial exploitation. He has challenged critics to provide proof and offered to quit politics if allegations are substantiated, calling them politically motivated attacks.
For the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Kathiravan is contesting from Paramakudi (SC) constituency, marking a shift from his original Manachanallur seat. His affidavit declares assets worth Rs 2.9 crore, one criminal case involving charges of being part of an unlawful assembly (IPC 143) and negligent conduct with explosive substance (IPC 286). His campaign messaging emphasizes development work under Chief Minister MK Stalin's governance model.
Voters should be aware of the mixed record: a first-term MLA who has worked on local infrastructure issues but faces unresolved allegations involving serious ethical questions about medical practices at family-run institutions. The kidney transplant controversy remains a significant factor in assessing his candidacy, though legal proceedings or formal charges beyond those disclosed are not clearly documented in available sources.
Web search reveals serious controversy involving kidney transplant racket allegations at hospitals owned by his family. Multiple media reports discuss public accusations and his public defense. While the affidavit declares charges under IPC 143 (unlawful assembly) and 286 (negligent conduct with explosive substance), the recent kidney transplant allegations represent a significant controversy not reflected in criminal disclosures.
Public perception is sharply divided. Supporters credit him with local development work and infrastructure projects in Manachanallur, while critics focus on serious allegations involving a kidney transplant racket at family-owned hospitals. Opposition parties have used these allegations as campaign ammunition, though Kathiravan maintains they are politically motivated.
“DMK MLA publicly defended against kidney transplant racket allegations, claiming 252 people were 'saved' through transplants at family hospitals and challenging critics to provide proof”— Ndtv
“Kathiravan stated kidney transplants were done as a 'service' not for personal gain, and offered to quit politics if allegations were substantiated”— Thenewsminute
“During 2026 re-election campaign, highlighted development projects in infrastructure, water, and sanitation, promising village transformation under CM MK Stalin's 'Dravidian Model 2.0'”— Newsable
“Accused AIADMK alliance of spreading false propaganda to discredit him during election campaign”— Newkerala
