Amidst the raging controversy over allegations of adulteration in the laddoos served as ‘prasadam’ at Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday said the reports of “defilement” of prasad were “disturbing”, and stressed the issue needs to be thoroughly looked into.

Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday called for a thorough probe into the alleged use of animal oil in the preparation .

The VHP secretary-general demanded a thorough probe into the Tirupati laddu case and legal action against those involved in it. VHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal also demanded that the Tirupati temple and all other temples be freed from government control across the country.

Amid the Tirupati laddu row, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said this issue needs to be thoroughly looked into and asserted that authorities across India have to protect

Followers of Sanatana Dharma are in shock after the lab report confirmed ‘animal fat’ in Tirupati’s ‘Prasadam’. Hindu saints across states slammed the previous Andhra Govt for their alleged involvement in this controversy.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which manages the temple, asserted there was presence of 'Lard' (pig fat) and other impurities in the ghee, citing a lab report.