The Supreme Court has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate allegations of adulterated ghee and substandard materials used in the making of Tirupati laddus. The SIT will be led by CBI officers and include representatives from the Andhra Pradesh Police and FSSAI.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused his predecessor of spreading false allegations about the adulteration of Tirupati laddu prasad. He stated that four tankers of adulterated ghee were returned in July, challenging the claims.
Amidst controversy surrounding the Tirupati Laddu, Harsh Goenka, the Chairman of RPG Enterprises, shared a National Geographic video showcasing the meticulous process of making this revered prasadam. While the video highlights stringent quality control measures, social media users question the alleged adulteration and call for changes to ensure the laddu remains a symbol of purity and health.
A devotee’s claim of finding tobacco in Tirupati Laddu has sparked controversy, leading to purification rituals at the temple. Accusations of adulteration and sacrilege have been made, with politicians and religious leaders weighing in. The controversy has also led to calls for investigations and action against those allegedly involved.
Amidst allegations of animal fat being used in Tirupati Laddu, a special investigation team has been formed to investigate the matter. The Tirumala Temple also began a day-long ritualistic purification ceremony.
The Tirupati Balaji temple trust has addressed concerns regarding the purity of its prasad, Srivari laddu, assuring devotees that the sanctity of the offering has been restored. The temple board issued a statement on X, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining the holiness of the laddu.
Amidst allegations of adulteration in Tirupati laddus, India’s leading dairy brand, Amul, has categorically denied supplying ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). Amul asserts that their ghee is made from pure milk and undergoes rigorous quality checks, dispelling rumors circulating on social media. The controversy arose after a lab report suggested the presence of ‘lard’ in the laddus, sparking outrage among devotees.
Indians have been urged to be vigilant about their food consumption due to high sugar content and adulteration in various food items. This warning was issued by Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath, who highlighted the excessive sugar levels in food and the prevalence of adulteration in masalas, milk, and protein products. Kamath emphasized that these practices, along with the use of substandard chemicals in food coloring and preservatives, are detrimental to health. The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) has also recently released recommendations for limiting sugar content in packaged foods and beverages.
