Amid the ongoing controversy over adulteration of Ghee used in Tirupati laddus, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has accused the earlier YSRCP government of desecrating Tirumala, the abode of revered Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple. Further, the state government has initiated the steps to sanitise the temple.

On Friday, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) reported finding 'lard' (pig fat) and other impurities in ghee, based on a lab report.

Andhra Chief Minister and TDP supemo N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday accused the previous YSRCP government of purchasing substandard ghee for temple offerings.

We don't understand why N Chandrababu Naidu made these remarks so casually. Therefore, Congress has demanded a CBI inquiry over this issue,

Amid Tirupati laddu row, the Andhra Pradesh state government has initiated a thorough investigation into practices employed during the previous administration.

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced he will write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, alleging that Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu twisted facts regarding the use of animal fat in Tirupati Laddus.

Chandrababu Naidu had alleged that animal fat was used for making Tirupati laddus during the previous government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy

At the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, which sees an average daily footfall of over 60,000, laddoo is offered as prasadam. A recent lab report revealed the presence of animal fat in it,

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is under fire over allegations of adulterated Tirupati laddus, on Friday called the Telugu Desam Party charges "atrocious" and accused the ruling party of using faith for politics.

YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu over ghee adulteration allegations in Tirumala. He accused Naidu of using diversion tactics to shift focus from his 100 days of rule and unfulfilled poll promises.

The iconic Tirupati laddu, served to devotees since 1715, became embroiled in controversy after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that beef tallow and fish oil were used in its preparation during the previous YSR Congress Party government.