Controversy Over Tirupati Laddus: Allegations of Animal Fat Use Spark Political Storm

Shiv Sena's Sanjay Nirupam demands legal action against former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy for allegedly using animal fat in Tirupati laddus. He also claims a scam in the production of the sweets. Current Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu backs the allegations with lab reports, igniting a political dispute.

In a heated controversy, Shiv Sena deputy leader Sanjay Nirupam has demanded legal action against former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. Nirupam accuses Reddy of 'hurting the sentiments of Hindus' with claims that animal fat was used in the famous Tirupati laddus.

Alleging a 'big scam' in the production of these laddus, Nirupam highlighted how the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati makes 3 lakh laddus daily, generating significant revenue. The accusation has ignited a political row, with allegations of deliberate deception.

Current Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, supported the claim by circulating a lab report that reportedly confirms the use of animal fat. The YSRCP has vehemently denied these charges, accusing Naidu of making 'heinous allegations' for political gains.

(With inputs from agencies.)