The controversy surrounding the alleged adulteration of Tirupati Laddu with animal fat continues to escalate. To restore the sanctity of the Tirumala Temple, a day-long ‘Samprokshnas’ and ‘Shanti Homam’ commenced on Monday morning. Priests and the executive officer of TTD Rao participated in the early morning rituals.
Adding to the controversy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Sunday, September 23, to investigate the allegations of adulteration in the ghee used to prepare Tirupati Prasadam. The SIT will delve into the procurement procedures and the alleged use of animal fat.
Reacting to the SIT formation, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole told ANI, “An SIT should be formed against PM Narendra Modi. The PM, who talks about Hindutva, has an alliance partner government in Andhra Pradesh, where open mixing of meat into laddus is happening and it is being distributed. This corrupt system that has come to power has now revealed its true face to the people. An SIT is definitely needed, but it should be against PM Narendra Modi, not Tirupati Balaji.”
The political slugfest over the Tirupati Laddu controversy continues, with accusations and counter-accusations flying between the ruling and opposition parties. The SIT’s findings will be crucial in determining the truth behind the allegations and addressing the concerns of devotees.
