A CBI probe has uncovered a Rs 250-crore scam where fake, animal fat–laden ghee was supplied for years to the Tirupati temple, even finding its way into the sacred laddus.
Following the meeting, the Chair Naidu announced that all non-Hindu employees at Tirumala Temple would either be offered a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) or transferred to other government departments.
The SC questioned CM Naidu for publicly alleging adulteration in Tirupati laddus, questioning the appropriateness of his statements while an investigation was still underway.
Op-ed by Nisha Susan in LiveMInt sparked outrage for mocking author Saiswaroopa Iyer's mother's concerns about Tirupati Laddus, with insensitive remarks that insulted both personal faith and journalistic integrity.