Tirupati Laddu Controversy

The tirupati laddu controversy has ignited discussions in the Telugu states due to reports of adulterated ghee being used in the temple prasad. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan faces criticism for his remarks and plans to visit Tirumala on October 3. He will address supporters and critics during a public meeting in Tirupati after his penance.

Rajinikanth returned to Chennai from Vizag after filming 'Coolie' and engaged with the media. He shared his excitement for his next film 'Vettaiyan,' which is scheduled for release on October 10 in various languages. The movie features an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan and has music by Anirudh Ravichander.

Karthi's 'Meiyazhagan' is set for a September 27 release and will also be available in Telugu as 'Sathyam Sundaram'. A pre-release event led to controversy involving comments by Karthi and Pawan Kalyan. To avoid further issues, Karthi apologized. Directed by Prem Kumar, the film stars Karthi, Aravind Swamy, Sri Divya, and Raj Kiran.

Amidst controversy over adulteration of the sacred Tirupati laddu, Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan embarked on an 11-day foot march as penance. He visited the Tirumala temple barefoot to perform 'Prayaschitha Deeksha' rituals, following heated political and public debates on the issue.

YSRCP leaders conducted purificatory rituals in response to allegations by Andhra Pradesh CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu about adulterated ghee in Tirupati Laddu prasadams. They asserted that utmost care was taken during their regime and questioned the government's probe into the issue, calling for an independent investigation to uncover the truth.

The Kerala Congress' Twitter account highlighted identical tweets about the tirupati laddu controversy, where users claimed their mothers fell ill after consuming the prasad. This coincides with national outrage over lab tests confirming animal fat in the sacred offering, prompting calls for a CBI investigation and comments from political leaders like YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Rahul Gandhi.

The Odisha government has decided to conduct quality tests on the ghee used in Puri Jagannath Temple to prevent adulteration. This move follows a local lawyer's plea and the recent tirupati laddu controversy. Food safety authorities will inspect ghee and other raw materials used for preparing 'mahaprasad' at the temple.

Former TTD chairman YV Subba Reddy has sought the Supreme Court's intervention for an independent committee to probe allegations of substandard ingredients in laddus at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple. The proposed committee, led by a retired Supreme Court judge, aims to maintain the purity and integrity of these sacred offerings.

Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, also the deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, began an 11-day Prayaschitta Diksha to atone for the alleged use of animal fat in the Tirupati Laddu prasadam. Videos of him performing purification rituals have gone viral. Deeply hurt by the controversy, he plans to walk to Tirumala on October 1 and seek blessings at the Sri Venkateswara Temple on October 2.

Pawan Kalyan addressed Kollywood actor Karthi’s apology concerning his remarks on Tirupati laddus. After laughing off claims about animal fat in the prasadam, Karthi faced backlash. Pawan praised his prompt response and highlighted the significance of respecting cultural traditions. The controversy was triggered by allegations from former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

Nationwide outrage erupted over claims of adulterated ghee in the Laddu prasadam at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. Pawan Kalyan's concerns about animal fat sparked a clash with Prakash Raj. The heated exchange saw Kalyan advocating for Sanatana Dharma's protection and criticizing the misuse of secularism to provoke controversy.

Political tensions flared in NTR district as YSRCP leader Jogi Ramesh's alleged abusive remarks against CM Naidu and IT Minister Lokesh sparked protests. TDP cadres reportedly set fire to parts of Ramesh's residence, leading to a law-and-order situation. Police intervened, dispersing cadres from both parties amidst heightened security.