Tirupati laddu row: Kiran Rayal demands arrest of TTD former Executive Officer Dharma Reddy
Addressing a press conference in Tirupati on Saturday (June 7, 2025), he said, 'Six months ago, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu had raised the issue of adulterated ghee used in laddu prasadam at Tirumala temple. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan remained silent as the sentiments of Hindus get hurt.'
'As an Executive Officer, Dharma Reddy had played a key role in all departments of the TTD. No files could move without his permission. Why he didn't examine the quality of the ghee,' Mr. Rayal questioned.
Raising slogan 'Dharma Reddy Gang Hatao, TTD Bachao', he alleged, 'The previous government did not supply ghee to Tirumala, instead they have sent palm oil mixed with chemicals and animal fat. This is a complete attempt to attack Hinduism. Such people should be hanged.'
'Tirumala laddu has a patent and also a special history. The TTD board members who acted as members of the purchasing committee should also be investigated,' the JSP leader said, announcing to write a letter to CM and Deputy CM to probe into Dharma Reddy's role in ghee adulteration.
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