Das expressed outrage over the alleged discovery of animal fat in ghee used to prepare ‘prasad’ (laddoos) of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in AP’s Tirupati temple.

This announcement comes in the midst of a growing controversy over allegations of animal fat contamination in the famous Tirupati laddoos, prompting calls for an investigation.

The controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos has sparked reactions from Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and BJP leader Nalin Kohli, calling for an investigation. Both ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining devotees' faith.

In January, during the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, 300 kilograms of 'prasad' from the Tirupati temple was distributed to devotees, confirmed Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the temple.

The controversy surrounding the Tirupati prasad laddoos has been escalating each day. Yesterday, it was reported that the union Health minister requested the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to investigate the

The controversy began when Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu raised concerns based on a report from NDDB (National Dairy Development Board), which suggested that the ghee used at the temple was not pure.

Khammam: Devotees of Lord Venkateswara and Lord Rama have expressed their pains over controversy surrounding the Tirupati laddu and demanded action against the culprits for hurting sentiments of Hindus.