The announcement from TDP leader N. Chandrababu Naidu came after he claimed that during the previous government, led by his rival YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, 'laddus' containing 'animal fat' were given as 'prasadam' at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati.

The Andhra Pradesh government will hold consultations with priests and ‘top Hinduism experts’ to decide its next course of action regarding the Tirupati Balaji temple ‘adulterated prasadam’ controversy,

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said the government will consult pontiffs, sages, priests and other top Hinduism experts on the future course of action to be taken follow

Highlighting the unique glory of the Tirupati laddu, the CM noted that many people tried to make better prasadams (consecrated food) but failed at it

The revered Tirupati Balaji Temple is embroiled in a major controversy as allegations surface claiming that the sacred laddus, served as prasadam, are adulterated with animal fat. These accusations have sparked outrage among devotees and led to a fierce political battle in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that there was a usage of “animal fat” instead of ghee in the laddus offered at Tirupati shrine.

The controversy surrounding Tirupati laddus has escalated as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams backed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu 's claim that the famous prasadam contained animal fat, while YSRCP President Y.

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy dismissed allegations of ghee adulteration as political diversion, arguing that the claims stem from the previous administration's actions.