The matter of adulteration of animal fat in the Laddu Prasadam of Tirupati temple is increasing day by day. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan has expressed regret in this matter. Kalyan said that he would fast for 11 days to atone for this sin. His Ivas has started from today (22 September 2024). For this, he will take 11 days of 'Prayashchitta Deeksha' from September 22 at Sri Dashavatara Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Nambur, Guntur district. Pawan Kalyan said that he is feeling hurt by this incident which happened during the former Jagan Mohan Reddy government.

Let us tell you that Nandini Ghee is now being used in the Prasadam (laddoos) made in Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (Tirupati Temple) in Andhra Pradesh. Nandini is a popular brand of Karnataka Milk Federation. Amidst the controversy, just a month ago, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) gave the contract of supplying ghee to Karnataka Milk Federation.

Jagan government's mistake brought stigma on Hindu caste - Pawan Kalyan

Before going on fast, Pawan Kalyan has given a message on social media platform X. Kalyan wrote that O Balaji Bhagwan! Forgive me, Lord. Tirumala Laddu Prasadam, which is considered sacred, has been desecrated due to the corrupt policies of Jagan Reddy's government. Not being able to recognize this sin at the beginning is a stigma on the Hindu caste. The moment I came to know that the Laddu Prasadam contains animal fat, I was shocked. I feel guilty. Since I am fighting for the welfare of the people, I am sad that I could not recognize it. I am deeply hurt on a personal level by the nefarious efforts that were made to infuse impurity into the Prasad of Sri Tirupati Balaji Dham, the center of our culture, faith, belief, and devotion.

The contract was given to AR Dairy during the Jagan government

AR. Dairy, the company that supplies ghee to the Tirupati temple, got the contract dfromthe Jagan government. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila Reddy has met Governor Abdul Nazir at Raj Bhavan. Along with this, she has requested a CBI inquiry into the alleged adulteration in the ghee used in Tirumala Laddu Prasadam. Former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy has also filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court demanding the formation of a judicial commission to investigate Chandrababu Naidu's allegations.