Sun Jun 01 22:53:18 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Leaders within the ruling NDA government and the TTD Trust Board suspect the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) is orchestrating a campaign to destabilize the government by highlighting perceived issues within the TTD. This suspicion stems from incidents like a devotee’s public complaints about pilgrim conditions, which were later retracted, alleged cow deaths at a TTD dairy farm, and the “namaz” incident, all amplified on social media. A TTD board member has filed a formal complaint, and a government minister has publicly identified the complaining devotee as a YSRCP activist.

**News Article:**

**Tirupati: Ruling Alliance Accuses Opposition of Sabotaging TTD’s Image, Fueling Government Instability**

TIRUPATI, INDIA – June 2, 2025 – The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board are accusing the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) of deliberately undermining the TTD’s reputation in an attempt to destabilize the ruling coalition.

The accusations follow a series of incidents that have garnered significant attention, including a recent public complaint by a devotee regarding pilgrim conditions at Tirumala. The devotee later retracted his statements, fueling suspicions of a coordinated effort to discredit the TTD. Further, alleged cow deaths at the TTD-run dairy farm and a controversial incident involving a Muslim cab driver performing “namaz” near the temple have added to the tension. These incidents were amplified on social media.

G. Bhanuprakash Reddy, TTD Board member and BJP State spokesperson, has filed a formal complaint with the Director-General of Police, alleging a YSRCP conspiracy to spread misinformation and tarnish the government’s image through allied media outlets.

“We believe these are calculated attempts to create confusion among the public and play with the sentiments of devotees,” Reddy stated in his complaint.

Minister for HRD N. Lokesh addressed the issue on X, identifying the protesting devotee as YSRCP activist Baddili Atcha Rao. He expressed “regret” that the opposition was allegedly using Tirumala as a platform for a “malicious campaign” against the government.

The government and the TTD Board have issued a stern warning against spreading baseless allegations that could hurt religious sentiment, promising a thorough investigation into the alleged conspiracy.

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