AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has criticized the Modi government’s proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which includes a provision for two non-Muslim members on the central Waqf Council. He raised the issue in response to the new chairman of the Tirupati temple’s statement that only Hindus should be employed at the temple, arguing for parity and questioning why non-Muslims are involved in the Waqf Board when Muslims are excluded from the Tirupati temple board.
A devotee’s claim of finding a millipede in his curd rice at the Tirupati temple has sparked controversy. The TTD has dismissed the claims as false, while the devotee alleges negligence and intimidation by temple authorities. This incident comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of the Tirupati laddu for alleged use of animal fat.
Following concerns about adulterated ghee used in religious offerings at other temples, the Odisha government has announced it will test the quality of ghee used at Puri’s Jagannath Temple. This proactive measure aims to ensure the purity and integrity of offerings at one of India’s most revered temples.
The Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh performed a cleansing ritual after allegations surfaced about the use of animal fat, including beef tallow, in the famous Tirupati laddu offerings. The controversy sparked a political feud, with the current Chief Minister accusing his predecessor of adulteration and the former Chief Minister vehemently denying the claims.
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused current Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of spreading false information about Tirupati laddu adulteration to damage the temple’s reputation. Jagan alleges Naidu’s actions are politically motivated and aimed at distracting from the government’s failures.
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.
