Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 20, 2024, 02:20 PM
Tirupati Laddu Case: The case of adulteration of Laddu Prasadam at the famous Tirupati Venkateswara temple in Andhra Pradesh has created an uproar across the country. Amidst this controversy, the Chief Minister of the state Chandrababu Naidu has made it clear that the accused of this incident will not be spared. Also, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has seriously considered the matter and demanded the formation of 'Sanatan Dharma Rakshan Board' at the national level.Statement of Pawan KalyanDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has expressed his concern over the allegation of mixing animal fat in the prasad of Tirupati Balaji. He said that this matter is not only related to a food item, but it raises serious questions on the insult of temples and religious practices. Expressing his commitment to the government, Pawan Kalyan said that strict action will be taken, and it is time to form a dedicated board for matters related to temples across the country.CM Naidu's commentsCM Chandrababu Naidu alleged that the previous YSRCP government also used substandard material in the Tirupati temple. He also said that animal fat was used in the preparation of the laddu. Naidu's statement is full of political repercussions, prompting the YSRCP to retort that this slanderous allegation is a dirty game against them.Seriousness of the lab reportThe roots of this controversy are found in a laboratory report which confirmed the presence of beef, pork fat and fish oil in the Tirupati laddu sample. The report was released on July 16 after taking samples on July 9, 2024. This report makes the matter even more serious and hurts religious sentiments.ConclusionThe prasad of Tirupati Venkateswara temple is not just a religious tradition but a symbol of faith. Such incidents not only hurt religious sentiments but also generate an unnecessary controversy in the society. Pawan Kalyan's demand and Chief Minister Naidu's reactions have made this issue a topic of national discussion. In such a situation, it will be important to see how the government handles this situation and what steps it will take to deal with such incidents in the future.