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The Tirumala Parirakshana Sainyam, an organization dedicated to protecting the sanctity and interests of Tirumala, has accused the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) of failing to address the issue of illegal hawkers and unauthorized pavement dwellers despite directives from the Chief Minister. They allege that these non-local vendors are operating without licenses, harming the livelihoods of local residents and compromising the town’s security. The organization demands immediate action, including the formation of a task force to remove illegal stalls, renewal of expired licenses for legitimate traders, improved civic amenities in Balaji Nagar, and proper implementation of the local quota for TTD jobs.

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Tirumala Parirakshana Sainyam Accuses TTD of Inaction Against Illegal Vendors

Tirumala, November 7, 2025 – The Tirumala Parirakshana Sainyam (TPS) has launched a scathing attack on the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), alleging that the temple administration is failing to address the pervasive issue of illegal hawkers and unauthorized pavement dwellers in Tirumala, despite clear directives from Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

Speaking to the media on Friday, TPS leader Kola Lakshmipathi claimed that over 500 non-local vendors are operating without licenses, facilitated by complicit TTD revenue and panchayat staff. “While genuine local residents are struggling, outsiders enjoying political patronage are minting fortunes,” Lakshmipathi stated, producing a copy of a letter from the Chief Minister’s Office instructing the TTD Executive Officer to clear illegal stalls and restore order.

The TPS is demanding the immediate formation of a special task force to remove illegal stalls and to renew the expired licenses of genuine traders. The organization is also highlighting the neglect of civic problems in Balaji Nagar, where residents are facing inadequate drainage and a lack of drinking water.

Further fueling their criticism, the TPS accused the TTD of succumbing to political pressure in the allotment of shops and licenses and called for strict adherence to the 15% local quota for TTD jobs. The organization urged the TTD EO, who also serves as the Panchayat President, to take a pragmatic approach and address their concerns to ensure fairness and justice for the residents of Tirumala.

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