The controversy surrounding the alleged use of animal fat in Tirupati laddoos has sparked reactions from Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu and BJP leader Nalin Kohli, calling for an investigation. Both ministers emphasized the importance of maintaining devotees' faith.

Food minister Pralhad Joshi called for an investigation into the allegations.Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams saidAddressing a press conference in Tirupati on Friday, TTD executive officer J Shyamala Rao claimed that lab tests had revealed the presence of animal fat,

In September 2024, controversy erupted when Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu alleged that animal fat was used in the Tirupati laddoo, traditionally made with cow’s ghee. Lab tests reportedly confirmed this,

That ghee sample cannot be from A R Dairy Food Private Limited, that is our stand,” the head of quality control department at A R Dairy Food told The Indian Express.

In a press conference, TTD Executive Officer J Shyamala Rao confirmed that lab tests revealed the presence of animal fat in the laddus

The controversy over adulterated Tirupati temple laddus has intensified as the Centre seeks a report. Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy denie

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams executive officer says four ghee samples were sent to a testing lab on July 6 and July 12 this year

Union Health Minister JP Nadda has requested a detailed report on the controversy surrounding the Tirupati Temple laddus after the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) claimed that a lab found traces of beef tallow,

The claim by Naidu at a meeting of NDA to mark 100 days of his government created a huge controversy since the laddus are offered to Lord Venkateshwar at Tirupati and consumed by millions as prasadam.

Food Minister Pralhad Joshi has demanded a detailed investigation into claims by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu that animal fat was used in Tirupati laddus, raising concerns among devotees. Naidu alleged that the previous government compromised on quality.