Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anitha Vangalapudi Forms SIT to Investigate Tirupati Laddu Controversy
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), September 25: Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anitha Vangalapudi announced on Wednesday that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to look into the alleged use of ‘animal fat’ in the preparation of the Tirupati Laddu Prasadam. She accused the YSRCP of trying to cover up mistakes made during the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government.
Vangalapudi stated, “An SIT has already been formed with IG and DIG-level officers. The YSRCP is accusing us and attacking us in return. They have made mistakes in the preparation of the Laddu prasadam and are now attempting to cover them up.” She added that Hindu sentiments have been hurt and that the YSRCP is toying with those sentiments. To divert attention from politics, they set fire to a chariot, further hurting the feelings of Hindus. Chandrababu Naidu is taking this issue very seriously and has made it clear that those who break the law will face severe punishment.
On the other hand, the YSRCP has urged devotees across the state to participate in temple poojas on Saturday, September 28, to restore the sanctity of Tirumala. YSRCP Chief and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy took to social media to urge people to stand against the false claims made by Chandrababu Naidu. Reddy wrote, “The sanctity of Tirumala, the significance of Swami’s prasadam, the glory of Lord Venkateswara, the reputation of TTD, and the sacredness of the laddu prasadam of Lord Venkateswara were all defiled by Chandrababu Naidu, who, with political malice, deliberately spread lies that the prasadam was adulterated with animal fat and that devotees had consumed such tainted prasadam. To cleanse this sin committed by Chandrababu Naidu, the YSRCP is calling for participation in poojas across temples statewide on Saturday, September 28.”
The controversy began after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu claimed that substandard ingredients, including animal fat, were used in the preparation of Tirupati laddus during the previous YSRCP government.
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Andhra Pradesh -: Andhra Pradesh is a state in the southern part of India. It has many famous temples and is known for its rich culture and history.
Home Minister -: A Home Minister is a person in the government who is responsible for the safety and security of the state. They look after the police and other security forces.
Anitha Vangalapudi -: Anitha Vangalapudi is a politician in Andhra Pradesh. She is the Home Minister of the state.
SIT -: SIT stands for Special Investigation Team. It is a group of police officers who investigate serious issues or crimes.
Tirupati Laddu -: Tirupati Laddu is a famous sweet given as prasadam (holy offering) at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh.
Prasadam -: Prasadam is food that is offered to a deity in a temple and then given to devotees as a blessing.
YSRCP -: YSRCP stands for Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party. It is a political party in Andhra Pradesh led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Jagan Mohan Reddy -: Jagan Mohan Reddy is the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and the leader of the YSRCP.
Chandrababu Naidu -: Chandrababu Naidu is a politician in Andhra Pradesh. He is the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and a former Chief Minister of the state.
Temple poojas -: Temple poojas are religious ceremonies performed in temples to worship deities. Devotees participate in these ceremonies to seek blessings.
Tirumala -: Tirumala is a hill town in Andhra Pradesh where the famous Tirumala Venkateswara Temple is located. It is a major pilgrimage site for Hindus.
