In a recent development, AIADMK MLA, N. Sathan Prabhakar, criticized the government for its decision to shut down the Amma clinics in Tamil Nadu. These clinics were established during the tenure of former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa to provide healthcare services to the underprivileged sections of society. The MLA argued that closing down these clinics would adversely affect the poor and marginalized communities who rely on them for affordable medical treatment. The move has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the government’s commitment to providing accessible healthcare to all citizens. The closure of the Amma clinics has been met with backlash from various quarters, with many questioning the rationale behind shutting down essential healthcare facilities. The decision comes at a time when the healthcare system in India is already under strain due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It remains to be seen how the government will address the concerns raised by the MLA and other critics regarding the closure of the Amma clinics. The issue is likely to generate further debate and scrutiny in the coming days as stakeholders continue to voice their opinions on the matter.