Animal Fat In Tirumala Laddus: Bandi Demands CBI Probe

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay today said that animal fat in the Tirumala Srivari Laddu Prasadam was a matter of grave concern and that it was an unforgivable crime. He demanded a CBI probe into the matter, and urged the AP government to take a decision in this regard.

Sanjay wrote a letter to AP CM Chandrababu Naidu on the issue. "This matter deeply disturbs the sentiments of the devotees of the Tirumala deity and the Hindus of the whole world. Though there were complaints in the past that the sanctity of Tirumala had been damaged and pagan propaganda was going on, the then rulers did not pay heed to it. The former CM did not respond to the fact that the seven hills were confined to two hills and that red sandalwood was being looted. The entire Hindu community feels outraged after CM Naidu's revelations that animal fat was used in making the laddu prasadam. Consuming animal fat in prasad is the worst. We see this as a big conspiracy against Hindu dharma. The conspiracy was hatched to reduce the importance of the laddus and to dilute the faith of crores of devotees in TTD. They have committed an unforgivable crime," he said.

He alleged that such incidents took place because the TTD had given its reins to pagans and given them opportunities in jobs.

"This adulteration racket could not have taken place for years without the involvement of high-ranking people. A thorough investigation can be conducted only if a CBI probe is conducted and the facts can be established. The final decision in this regard rests with the State government. It is the responsibility of the State government to protect the sentiments of the Hindus by completely setting aside political interests. Immediately conduct a thorough inquiry and take strict action against the culprits," Sanjay urged Chandrababu Naidu.