Vikrant Shekhawat : Sep 20, 2024, 09:00 PM
Tirupati Balaji: An important petition has now been filed in the Supreme Court on the issue of adulteration in the prasad of Tirupati temple. This petition has been filed by lawyer Satyam Singh, who has sought the court to intervene in the matter. The petition alleges that adulteration in the prasad violates Hindu religious customs and hurts the sentiments of countless devotees, who consider prasadam a sacred blessing.Violation of Article 25 of the ConstitutionThe petition states that this situation is a violation of Article 25 of the Indian Constitution, which protects the right to religious freedom. It has cited several decisions of the Supreme Court, which emphasize the preservation of the sanctity of religious practices. Through this petition, questions have also been raised on the system of temple administration.Demand for proper managementThe petition has demanded to ensure proper management, so that the sanctity of Hindu religious practices can be maintained. The petitioner has said that through this legal action, they want to highlight the need for proper management of holy places. Now all eyes are on the response of the Supreme Court.Statement of Shiv Sena and CongressPolitics has also heated up on this issue. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam has demanded action against the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He alleged that a massive scam has been committed in making laddus for the prasad of Tirupati temple. According to him, three lakh laddus are made daily and this brings revenue of crores of rupees, so the former government should not be forgiven for this sin.Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila has written a letter to the Union Home Minister demanding a CBI inquiry into the adulteration in Prasadam. He says that this matter is serious and action should be taken immediately.Former CM's counterattackFormer Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has counterattacked on this matter. He said that the current government is doing politics in the name of God. According to him, people are not satisfied with the work of the government in 100 days, and the Chief Minister is diverting attention from the issue by making such allegations.ConclusionThe issue of adulteration in Tirupati temple prasad is not only a religious issue but also linked to the sentiments and religious faith of devotees. The Supreme Court's response and further action will play a vital role in explaining the gravity of the issue. This situation has not only affected the religious community but has also become a subject of political debate.