Reddy Accuses Naidu Over Tirupati Laddus Controversy

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused his successor, N. Chandrababu Naidu, of spreading false allegations about the use of animal fat in the sacred laddus at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. Reddy has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to reprimand Naidu for his claims, which he describes as politically motivated and damaging to the temple's reputation. The controversy erupted after Naidu cited a lab report alleging adulteration of ghee with animal fats, causing widespread outrage among devotees. However, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) rejected the ghee in question after it failed quality tests. Reddy contends that Naidu's actions have harmed the faith of millions of devotees and called for swift action to restore trust. TTD officials have also confirmed the presence of animal fat in the samples and are in the process of blacklisting the supplier.