The controversy began when TDP leader and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu accused the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) administration of using “beef tallow,” “lard” (pig fat), and fish oil in place of pure ghee to prepare the laddus at the revered Sri Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati.

In light of recent allegations regarding animal fat adulteration in the iconic Tirupati laddus, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Saturday that the state government will consult with pontiffs,

The Executive Officer (EO) of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is scheduled to meet with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday to present the findings.

On Friday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that animal fat was used in laddus during the previous YSRCP government and accused the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government of committing "unpardonable mistakes" while YSRCP chief said that Naidu was using God for political gains.

The chief minister said after consultation, the government will take its decision with respect to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the official custodian of world-renowned Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati.

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.

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

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