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.
The Supreme Court of India expressed its displeasure over Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s public statements about alleged contaminated ghee used in Tirupati laddu, questioning the need for such pronouncements while an investigation was underway. The court is now considering whether an independent agency should be brought in to conduct the probe instead of the state’s SIT.
The Supreme Court has reprimanded the Andhra Pradesh government for rushing to the press with accusations about adulterated ghee in Tirupati laddus, while investigations were still ongoing. The Court raised concerns about politicizing religious sentiments and the potential for misrepresentation, suggesting an independent agency handle the investigation.
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.
Food safety concerns have escalated across India, particularly in religious sites, with authorities stepping up testing of prasadam and other food items. In Mathura, FSDA officials collected samples from shops near temples, while Andhra Pradesh is investigating allegations of substandard ingredients in Tirupati laddus, leading to a heated political debate.
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.
A controversy has erupted over the use of animal fat in the preparation of Tirupati laddus, a sacred offering at the Sri Venkateswara temple. An advocate has filed a complaint alleging the use of low-quality ghee mixed with animal fat, while the Hindu Sena Samiti has filed a PIL seeking a probe into the allegations.
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has voiced his strong disapproval of the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati Laddu prasadam, calling it a deeply offensive act against Hindu sentiments. He demanded severe punishment for those involved and advocated for greater religious oversight in temple management.
