Union health minister JP Nadda sought a report on Tirupati temple laddus row from Andhra Pradesh government and promised suitable action after examining it.

Traditionally, Andhra Pradesh chief ministers have gifted the laddu, along with idols and temple-branded shawls, to the Prime Minister and other dignitaries. Between 2019 and 2024, Reddy presented the laddus to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visits to Delhi.

Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam has condemned the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati temple laddus, calling it a horrendous sin against Hindu sentiments. He demanded strict action and supported the formation of a national board to oversee temple issues.

In the plea, the petitioner said the alleged presence of animal fat in the laddu is symptomatic of larger systemic issues in temple administration and has called for the sanctity of Hindu religious practices to be protected.

The iconic Srivari laddu from Tirupati temple is embroiled in controversy due to allegations of containing beef tallow, lard, and fish oil in its ghee

A controversy has emerged over the alleged use of substandard ingredients and animal fat in Tirupati laddu preparation. The Telugu Desam Party claims a Gujarat lab confirmed the presence of beef tallow,

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams said lab tests had revealed the presence of animal fat and lard in chosen samples.

The presence of lard (clarified pig fat), tallow (beef fat) and fish oil in Tirupati's famous laddus according to a laboratory analysis has resulted i

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has requested a detailed report on the controversy surrounding the Tirupati Temple laddus after the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) claimed that a lab found traces of beef tallow,