Chandrababu Naidu should apologise: Jagan Reddy after Tirupati laddu row order

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to form an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations regarding the use of animal fat in the preparation of laddu prasadam at Tirupati temple. He also demanded Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to apologise to the people for spreading “false claims”.
“The Supreme Court has revealed Naidu’s true face. While occupying the Chief Minister’s chair, he played with the sentiments of the people, making baseless claims and attempting to stir public outrage. If he (Naidu) has any devotion towards God, he should apologise to people.,” Reddy said at a press conference in Amaravati.
Jagan Reddy further alleged that Naidu tried to exploit religious emotions by spreading lies about the use of animal fat in the preparation of the sacred Tirupati laddus, a claim that sparked widespread outrage.
“We have seen how the Supreme Court’s ruling was covered by several media outlets, all pointing to the fact that Naidu should not mix politics with religion. Without proper approval or evidence, such rumours should never have been spread. No one should make such serious allegations involving religious practices without evidence,” the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister said.
Reddy continued by recalling how Chandrababu Naidu’s “misleading statements” gained traction, saying, “For one lie, he gave wings to countless rumours, showing no fear of God. It’s shocking to see how far he was willing to go”.
Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT), under the supervision of the CBI, to probe the allegations that the previous Andhra Pradesh government, led by Jagan Mohan Reddy, used substandard ghee containing animal fat to prepare Tirupati laddus.
According to the top court, the SIT will also consist of two state police officers and one member of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and will be supervised by the CBI Director.
Chandrababu Naidu also welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision in a social media post.
“I welcome the Honourable Supreme Court’s order of setting up SIT, comprising officers from CBI, AP Police, and FSSAI to investigate the issue of adulteration of Tirupati laddu,” Naidu wrote in a post on X.