A controversy has emerged over the alleged use of substandard ingredients and animal fat in Tirupati laddu preparation. The Telugu Desam Party claims a Gujarat lab confirmed the presence of beef tallow,

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Karunakar Reddy, who twice served as the chairman of TTD alleged that Naidu’s claims of lacing Tirupati laddus (consecrated sweet) with animal fat during YSRCP government was aimed at politically targeting the opposition party and its president and former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

Lab analysis revealed foreign fats, including animal fats, in the ghee used for Tirupati laddu prasadam during the YSRC government's tenure. The NDDB

Amid the controversy over the alleged use of substandard ingredients and animal fat in the preparation of the world renowned Tirupati laddu, the ruling Telugu Desam Party on Thursday claimed that the adulteration has been confirmed by Gujarat-based livestock laboratory,

The signature Tiru laddu, which now has a GI tag, has been offered to Lord Venkateswara and distributed to devotees since 1715. Pure, aromatic, high-quality ghee is one of 10 ingredients that go into the laddu.

While YSRCP accused Chandrababu Naidu of indulging in “heinous allegations” and TDP circulated the lab report to back the claim.

The Telugu Desam Party has claimed that a Gujarat-based lab confirmed the presence of animal fat in Tirupati laddu, including beef tallow, lard, and fish oil. The lab report has not been officially confirmed by the Andhra Pradesh government or the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila has demanded that Naidu be held accountable for his remarks. She urged him to set up a high-level inquiry if his allegations were genuine.