Tamil Nadu BJP Leader Amar Prasad Reddy Files Complaint Over Tirupati Laddu Controversy
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 26: Amid the Tirupati laddu controversy, Tamil Nadu BJP leader Amar Prasad Reddy has lodged a complaint with the Andhra Pradesh police against a YouTube channel for their video titled ‘Laddoo Pavangal.’ In a post on X, Reddy stated, ‘Under the approval of BJP State Coordinator Thiru H Raja, I have submitted a formal complaint to the DGP of Andhra Pradesh, seeking the registration of an FIR against the PARITHABANGAL YouTube Channel for their offensive video titled ‘Ladoo Pavangal.”
Reddy argued that although the video has been taken down, it insulted Hindu sentiments and attempted to create enmity among communities. ‘Even though they’ve taken down the video, the video not only insults the sentiments of Hindus but also attempts to spread enmity among communities and instigate potential law and order issues,’ he added.
Reddy also noted that the video defamed prominent public officials, including Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. ‘I sincerely believe that Andhra Pradesh police and DGP shall take swift and positive action on this critical issue. Such practices of hate and defamation must be condemned and addressed firmly to uphold communal harmony and respect,’ Amar Prasad added.
Earlier, Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anitha Vangalapudi stated that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has already been formed to investigate the alleged use of ‘animal fat’ in the preparation of the Tirupati Laddu Prasadam. Anitha Vangalapudi accused the YSRCP of ‘trying to cover up’ the ‘mistakes,’ as CM Chandrababu Naidu had alleged, in the use of ‘animal fat’ in the prasadam during the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government.
However, the YSRCP has urged devotees across the state to participate in temple poojas on Saturday, September 28, aimed at restoring the sanctity of Tirumala, which the party claims was tarnished by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
The controversy over the Tirupati Prasadam began after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu claimed that substandard ingredients, including animal fat, were used in the preparation of Tirupati laddus, the prasadam offered at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati, during the previous YSRCP government. However, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy dismissed allegations, saying that the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is ‘politicising religious matters.’ Reddy also wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the prasadam row, alleging that attempts are being made by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to ‘irreparably tarnish the sanctity, integrity, and reputation’ of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
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TN BJP -: TN BJP stands for Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party. It is a political party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Amar Prasad Reddy -: Amar Prasad Reddy is a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu.
Complaint -: A complaint is when someone tells the police or authorities that something wrong or illegal has happened.
Tirupati Laddu -: Tirupati Laddu is a famous sweet given as a holy offering at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh.
Controversy -: A controversy is a big disagreement or argument about something important.
Andhra Pradesh -: Andhra Pradesh is a state in the southeastern part of India.
YouTube channel -: A YouTube channel is a place on YouTube where people can upload and share videos.
Laddoo Pavangal -: ‘Laddoo Pavangal’ is the title of a video that caused the controversy. It is in Tamil language.
Hindu sentiments -: Hindu sentiments refer to the feelings and beliefs of people who follow Hinduism, a major religion in India.
Defamed -: Defamed means to damage someone’s good reputation by saying bad things about them.
Public officials -: Public officials are people who work for the government and have important jobs, like police officers or politicians.
Substandard ingredients -: Substandard ingredients are materials used to make something that are not of good quality.
Home Minister -: The Home Minister is a government official responsible for the internal security and law and order in a state or country.
Anitha Vangalapudi -: Anitha Vangalapudi is the Home Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Special Investigation Team -: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) is a group of police officers who investigate serious or complicated cases.
Former CM -: Former CM means former Chief Minister, who is the head of the government in an Indian state.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy -: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is a politician who was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Political -: Political means related to government, politics, or public affairs.
