Doc challenges IIT-M chief to 'gomutra' debate

GENERAL secretary of the Doctors' Association for Social Equality (DASE) GR Ravindranath on Tuesday strongly criticised IIT-Madras Director V Kamakoti, accusing him of endangering public health with his recent remarks praising the alleged medicinal properties of gomutra (cow urine) and cow dung.

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Ravindranath blamed Kamakoti for misusing his position to promote Hindutva ideology and demanded his removal from the post. He also challenged the IIT-M director for a public debate over the latter's "unscientific claims."

"At a time when diseases like dengue, swine flu and COVID-19 are prevalent, what happens if people take his advice and drink cow urine instead of consulting a doctor?" Ravindranath asked.