Tirupati laddu controversy LIVE: Amidst the raging controversy over allegations of the presence of “animal fat” in the laddoos served as 'prasadam' at Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, the Centre has sought a report from the Andhra Pradesh government.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reported that he discussed the matter with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, requesting a comprehensive report

VIJAYAWADA/TIRUPATI: The TDP-led govt in Andhra Pradesh on Friday sought a detailed report from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on the alleged us.

Amid the row over the presence of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has called for a reassessment of the temple's food offerings."I urge all the people of the state to remember that NT Rama Rao initiated the practice of offering food at Tirumala,

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday accused the previous YSRCP government of "adulterating" the sacred Tirumala Laddu. Naidu claimed that animal fat was used in place of pure ghee,

Chandrababu Naidu had alleged that animal fat was used for making Tirupati laddus during the previous government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy

Amid the ongoing controversy over adulteration of Ghee used in Tirupati laddus, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has accused the earlier YSRCP government of desecrating Tirumala, the abode of revered Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple. Further, the state government has initiated the steps to sanitise the temple.

Andhra Pradesh CM's comments on animal fat in Tirumala temple offerings spark controversy, leading to political accusations and demands for investigation.

On Friday, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) reported finding 'lard' (pig fat) and other impurities in ghee, based on a lab report.

At the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, which sees an average daily footfall of over 60,000, laddoo is offered as prasadam. A recent lab report revealed the presence of animal fat in it,