The controversy over adulterated Tirupati temple laddus has intensified as the Centre seeks a report. Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy denie

In the plea, the petitioner said the alleged presence of animal fat in the laddu is symptomatic of larger systemic issues in temple administration and has called for the sanctity of Hindu religious practices to be protected.

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The iconic Srivari laddu from Tirupati temple is embroiled in controversy due to allegations of containing beef tallow, lard, and fish oil in its ghee

In a press conference on Thursday, TDP spokesperson Anam Venkata Ramana Reddy displayed the purported lab report which apparently confirmed the presence of “beef tallow”, "lard" (relating to pig fat) and fish oil in the given ghee sample.

According to reports, beef tallow has been traditionally used during cooking, candle-making and even as a lubricant

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,

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that there was a usage of “animal fat” instead of ghee in the laddus offered at Tirupati shrine.

The recent political row in Andhra Pradesh has brought beef tallow into the spotlight. Former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that animal fat, including beef tallow, was used in the sac

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has claimed that a key ingredient used to prepare the laddus given as 'prasadam' in the revered Sri Venkateswara temple contains animal fats and fish oil.

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