A political storm has brewed in Andhra Pradesh after the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) accused the previous YSRCP government of using substandard ingredients, including beef tallow and lard, in the preparation of Tirupati laddus, a revered offering at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. The allegations, supported by a lab report, have sparked outrage and raised concerns about the sanctity of the temple and the health of devotees.
A political storm has erupted over allegations that animal fat was used in the making of Tirupati laddu, a sacred offering at the famous Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh. The controversy has sparked an investigation after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous government of adulterating the ghee used in the laddu. The allegations have raised concerns among devotees and have become a major political issue.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Pawan Kalyan has expressed deep concern over the discovery of animal fat in Tirupati Balaji Prasad, urging the TTD board to address the issue. He proposed the establishment of a ‘Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board’ to protect temples from desecration. The controversy erupted after the TDP claimed a lab report confirmed the presence of animal fats in the ghee used to prepare the laddu.
A lab report claiming the presence of animal fat in Tirupati laddus has sparked outrage on social media. Netizens are expressing their anger and blaming the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, while others are questioning the authenticity of the report. The controversy has also raised concerns about the quality of ingredients used in the sacred sweets.
