BR Naidu Appointed as New TTD Chairman

BR Naidu has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). He expressed his intention to work selflessly and address ongoing issues. His appointment follows a controversy regarding the Tirupati Prasadam, where Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous government of using substandard ingredients, including animal fat, in the laddus offered at the Sri Venkateswara temple.

Controversy and Investigation

The controversy led to the Supreme Court forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate these allegations. The SIT will include officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Andhra Pradesh state police, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), supervised by the CBI director.

Naidu's Plans and Priorities

BR Naidu plans to discuss with the government the issue of employees from other religions working at Tirumala, considering their transfer or voluntary retirement. He aims to restore the sanctity of Tirumala, which he felt was compromised under the previous government.

Future Initiatives

Naidu praised the current committee's work and mentioned the successful conduct of 'Brahmotsavam'. He is committed to bringing positive changes to the TTD.