'Give Us A Kidney Or Death': 5 New Mothers On Dialysis In Kota Write To President With 4 Demands
'Give Us A Kidney Or Death': 5 New Mothers On Dialysis In Kota Write To President With 4 Demands Published By, Last Updated: July 16
'Give Us A Kidney Or Death': 5 New Mothers On Dialysis In Kota Write To President With 4 Demands Published By, Last Updated: July 16, 2026, 08:23 IST In their plea to the President, the five women say they have exhausted every possible avenue for justice and medical relief. Rapid Read The letter states that they have remained admitted to Kota's Super Speciality Block since undergoing C-sections between May 5 and May 7 and that their condition has continued to deteriorate. (Image: PTI) What was meant to be one of the happiest moments of their lives has turned into a months-long medical nightmare. Five women from Rajasthan’s Kota, who underwent caesarean deliveries at the New Medical College Hospital in May, are now dependent on regular dialysis after suffering severe kidney damage. With no end to their ordeal in sight, they have made a desperate appeal to President Droupadi Murmu: arrange kidney transplants within 48 hours, punish those responsible, compensate their families, or allow them to die with dignity. The emotional letter has drawn national attention not only because of the stark demand – “Give us a kidney or give us death" – but also because it comes amid growing concerns over maternal healthcare in Rajasthan, where the state has witnessed a spate of maternal deaths in recent weeks. In their plea to the President, the five women say they have exhausted every possible avenue for justice and medical relief. The letter states that they have remained admitted to Kota’s Super Speciality Block since undergoing C-sections between May 5 and May 7 and that their condition has continued to deteriorate.
They allege that medical negligence during treatment has left both their kidneys damaged, forcing them to undergo dialysis every alternate day. According to the letter, the women have sought four specific forms of relief Immediate kidney transplants within 48 hours. Strict action against those responsible for the alleged negligence. Adequate financial compensation for their families. If these demands cannot be met, permission for euthanasia. Their appeal says they no longer see a dignified way to continue living in their present condition. ‘Our Lives Have Become Worse Than Death’ The women described the physical and emotional suffering they have endured over the past two months. “Our lives have become worse than death," the said in the letter. They say dialysis every alternate day has become unbearable and that they have lost hope of returning to a normal life. According to the letter, they are no longer able to care for their newborn children or support their families. The letter also says, “The mistake was not ours, yet we and our families are suffering because of the hospital’s negligence." Another plea in the letter urges the authorities to either restore their lives through transplantation or allow them to end what they describe as unbearable suffering. Why Are They Demanding Kidney Transplants? The women allege that complications following their caesarean deliveries resulted in severe kidney damage. They claim that despite repeated dialysis sessions, doctors have informed them that their kidneys have failed, prompting their demand for immediate transplantation.
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