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**Tirupati Officials Allege Former YSRCP MLA Benefitted from Temple Theft**
TIRUPATI: A controversy has erupted in Tirupati concerning the theft at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple’s Parakamani, where sacred offerings are processed. Officials now accuse a former MLA of benefiting from the illicit activity.
Speaking at a press conference in Tirupati, SAAP Chairman Ravinayudu alleged that former YSRCP MLA Bhumana Karunakar Reddy received kickbacks from Ravi Kumar, the individual accused of the Parakamani theft. Ravinayudu claimed Reddy acquired properties in his name using funds pilfered by Kumar. “All this will come out during the vigilance investigation…Bhumana cannot escape,” Ravinayudu asserted, dismissing Reddy’s explanations as ridiculous. “Is it atonement if you steal God’s money, go outside, talk and come to a settlement?” he questioned.
Echoing the sentiment, Yadav Corporation Chairman Narasimhayadav labeled Reddy’s statements as lies. He demanded that Reddy disclose to devotees how much he allegedly extorted from Kumar following the theft. Narasimhayadav further questioned why the YSRCP government, during its tenure, failed to initiate a judicial inquiry into the Ravi Kumar case with a sitting judge. He also stated that Reddy has no right to criticize Chandrababu Naidu and Lokesh.
The allegations have ignited a political firestorm, raising questions about potential corruption and mismanagement related to the temple’s finances. The investigation remains ongoing.
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