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  • TDP Vs YSRCP Over Tirupati Laddoo Adulteration; 10 Key Updates On Prasadam Controversy |

    A bitter political fight erupted in Andhra Pradesh after Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu alleged that animal fat was used in the preparation of laddoos at the Tirupati temple during the tenure of the previous YSRCP government, led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. 

    During a press conference, the party displayed the purported lab report which apparently confirmed the presence of “beef tallow”, “Lard” and “Fish Oil” in the given ghee sample, according to a report by PTI. 


    The YSRCP has accused Chandrababu Naidu of making ‘heinous allegations’ for political advantage, while the TDP has circulated the lab report to support its claims of adulteration. 


    During an NDA legislative party meeting on Wednesday, Chandrababu Naidu alleged that the previous government, led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, had compromised the sanctity of the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati by using substandard ingredients and animal fat in the preparation of laddoos. 


    Following allegations made by Naidu regarding former CM Reddy and the Tirupati temple prasad, YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP Y.V. Subba Reddy condemned Naidu’s remarks as ‘baseless.’ Subba Reddy stated that Naidu’s comments were aimed at manipulating Hindu sentiments. 



    TDP spokesperson Anam Venkata Ramana Reddy presented a report by Gujarat-based livestock laboratory in a press conference that confirmed the presence of “beef tallow”, “Lard” and “Fish Oil” in the given ghee sample. 


    The sample receipt was dated July 9, 2024, while the lab report was issued on July 16. 


    However, neither the Andhra Pradesh government nor the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which oversees the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, has officially confirmed the lab report, according to PTI. 


    The laboratory, CALF (Centre for Analysis and Learning in Livestock & Food), is a multidisciplinary analytical facility operated by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and located in Anand, Gujarat. 


    On Thursday, Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous YSRCP government of desecrating Tirumala, while also stating that the process of sanitization has already commenced.


    BJP leader and former TTD Board Member Bhanuprakash Reddy condemned the alleged use of animal fat in the Tirupati Prasadam at the Sri Venkateswara Temple. He announced plans to file a complaint against the previous YSRCP government, led by former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy. Reddy asserted that during Jagan’s tenure from 2019 to 2024, the TTD used pure cow ghee for laddu preparation, which was later adulterated. 


    AP Congress Committee president Y.S. Sharmila criticised both the ruling TDP and the opposition YSRCP for engaging in ‘heinous’ politics surrounding the Tirupati laddus. On Thursday, she demanded a CBI probe to determine whether animal fat was indeed used in the preparation of the sweets.

  • TDP-Led Andhra Govt Demolishes YSRCP Headquarters, Ex-CM Jagan Calls It ‘Naidu’s Vendetta Politics’ |

    Municipal authorities razed the YSR Congress Party’s under-construction central headquarters in Tadepalli, Guntur district, early Saturday on allegations that it was illegal. The Mangalagiri-Tadepalli Municipal Corporation (MTMC) began demolition with excavators and bulldozers at around 5:30 a.m. The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) had notified the opposition party about the alleged illegal construction.

    On Friday, the YSRCP filed a petition in the High Court contesting the CRDA office. According to a party spokesperson, the court ordered a halt to all demolition operations, which the YSRCP’s counsel transmitted to the CRDA Commissioner.

    Officials from the CRDA and MTMC stated that the irrigation department’s land was being used to build the YSRCP office. There have been claims that the boatyard land was leased for a nominal sum during the tenure of the former Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government. Additionally, there were claims that the building was started without first obtaining CRDA and MTMC approval.

    Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, former chief minister and YSRCP president, has attacked the TDP-led government’s actions. In his post on ‘X’, he claimed that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had turned to political vendetta. He said that a tyrant used bulldozers to demolish the YSRCP’s central headquarters, despite the High Court’s rulings.

    According to Jagan Mohan Reddy, Naidu’s actions were a message about how his administration would be for the next five years. However, the YSRCP Chief stated that the party would not be intimidated by these threats or political vendettas. He promised to fight for the people’s rights and urged all democratic forces in the country to reject Chandrababu Naidu’s actions.
     

  • Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP, Pawan Kalyan’s JSP Joins NDA For Lok Sabha Elections |

    New Delhi: The Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party (JSP) have decided to join hands with the BJP within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The parties will soon decide on the seat-sharing formula for parliamentary constituencies in Andhra Pradesh.

    In response to the TDP and JSP’s decision to ally with the BJP under the NDA, JP Nadda extended a warm welcome, expressing readiness to embrace the parties into the NDA bloc.

    “I wholeheartedly welcome the decision of Shri N Chandrababu Naidu and Shri Pawan kalyan to join the NDA family. Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri Narendra Modi  ji, BJP,  TDP, and JSP are committed to the progress of the country and the upliftment of the state and people of Andhra Pradesh,” Wrote Nadda.

    I wholeheartedly welcome the decision of Shri @ncbn and Shri @PawanKalyan to join the NDA family. Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi ji, BJP, TDP, and JSP are committed to the progress of the country and the upliftment of the state and…
    — Jagat Prakash Nadda (Modi Ka Parivar) (@JPNadda) March 9, 2024

    Releasing a joint statement, the TDP BJP and the Jana Sena said, “Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Jana Sena Party (JSP) , the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Jana Sena Party (JSP) as being committed for the progress of country and the upliftment of state and people of Andhra Pradesh, have decided to contest the ensuing Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections together in Andhra Pradesh.”


    “Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has been working tirelessly for the development and progress of the nation for the last 10 years and coming together with TDP and JSP will help in reaching the aspirations of the people of Andhra Pradesh,” it added.

    The statement further said that the TDP and the BJP have a very old relationship. “The BJP and TDP have a very old relationship together. TDP joined the NDA in 1996 and has worked together successfully in Atal Ji’s and Narendra Modi Ji’ governments. In 2014, the TDP and the BJP fought the Lok Sabha election and assembly election together. The JSP had supported the 2014 general and assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh,” it said. 

    The joint statement was rfeleased after the meeting of TDP Chief Naidu with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP Chief JP Nadda in Delhi today. Actor Pawan Kalyan-led Jana Sena Party, which has been a member of the NDA, has already joined hands with the NDA.
     

  • Andhra Pradesh: TDP challenges Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest in High Court, hearing on Wednesday

    Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu TDP’s protests continue in the state due to the arrest of MLA in corruption case. TDP has challenged the arrest of the party chief in the High Court. The party approached the High Court, raising questions on the use of Section 409. The court accepted the petition and asked the government to file a reply. The High Court will hear this matter on Wednesday.

    Naidu’s house arrest petition rejected, court said – it is safe for him to stay in jail

    A local court in Vijayawada has rejected the house arrest plea of ​​Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu and said he will be safer in jail as ‘Z-plus’ security is not provided to him while under house arrest. Can be done.

    Citing fear of danger, house remand was demanded

    A team of lawyers led by senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, representing Naidu, had filed a petition on Monday to keep the former chief minister under house arrest citing threat of danger. Naidu has been receiving ‘Z-Plus’ category security for many years. NSG commandos are always deployed for their security.

    Court said, it is safer to stay in jail than house arrest

    Naidu’s lawyer Jayakar Matta said that the request for house arrest was rejected. According to Matta, the court felt that ‘Z-Plus’ security would not be given if he were under house arrest, so it was safer for Naidu to remain in jail rather than under house arrest. Additionally, according to Matta, the court said that if it had been possible to successfully provide Z-Plus security to Naidu, it could have directed him to be placed under house arrest. The court said that the jail is better in terms of security.

    CID claims government suffered loss of Rs 300 crore due to fraud

    Andhra Pradesh CID chief N. Sanjay had said after his arrest that Naidu has been arrested in a fraud case related to Skill Development Corporation, due to which the state government had suffered a loss of Rs 300 crore.

    Chandrababu Naidu accused of scam in Skill Development Corporation

    It is noteworthy that former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Naidu was arrested in the case related to the alleged scam of Skill Development Corporation worth crores of rupees. He is currently lodged in Rajamahendravaram Central Jail under judicial custody for 14 days.