YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy dismissed allegations of ghee adulteration as political diversion, arguing that the claims stem from the previous administration's actions.

Beef tallow, or rendering beef fat usually involves heating and straining the fat to get rid of contaminants. It has traditionally been used for cooking, frying, and even for creating soaps and candles. It has a solid consistency at room temperature.

While YSRCP accused Chandrababu Naidu of indulging in “heinous allegations” and TDP circulated the lab report to back the claim.

According to reports, beef tallow has been traditionally used during cooking, candle-making and even as a lubricant.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that there was a usage of “animal fat” instead of ghee in the laddus offered at Tirupati shrine.

Lawyers representing the YSRCP have requested a High Court investigation into claims made by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu about beef tallow in Tirumala Laddu prasadam. The controversy arose after the TDP displayed a lab report from Gujarat allegedly confirming the presence of animal fat in the prasadam.

Lab analysis revealed foreign fats, including animal fats, in the ghee used for Tirupati laddu prasadam during the YSRC government's tenure. The NDDB

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's claim that animal fat was used in Tirupati laddus during the previous government triggered a mass

TDP spokesperson Anam Venkata Ramana Reddy on Thursday said the lab reports of samples certify that beef tallow and animal fat - lard, and fish oil were used in the preparation of ghee which was supplied to Tirumala and also the S value is only 19.

However, there was no official confirmation on lab report from either Andhra Pradesh government or Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.