Sat Nov 22 09:58:36 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text, followed by a rewritten version as a news article:
Summary:
Former Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Y.V. Subba Reddy, is vehemently denying reports that adulterated ghee was used in the preparation of approximately 20 crore laddus at the Tirumala temple between 2019 and 2024. He claims the reports are misleading propaganda leaked to the media. He condemns Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s statements alleging the use of animal fat and insists on allowing the SIT (Special Investigation Team) to complete its investigation and base its findings on scientific evidence before further pronouncements are made. Reddy highlights inconsistencies in the allegations (shifting from vegetable to animal fat) and argues that spreading misinformation is politically motivated, damages Tirumala’s sanctity, and unfairly targets the YSR Congress Party.
News Article:
Former TTD Chairman Denies Laddu Adulteration Claims, Cries Foul Play
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – November 22, 2025 – Former Chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), Y.V. Subba Reddy, has strongly refuted allegations that adulterated ghee was used in the production of nearly 20 crore laddus at the renowned Tirumala temple between 2019 and 2024. He dismissed the reports as “misleading propaganda” disseminated through media leaks.
“These reports are baseless and designed to tarnish the reputation of the TTD and the YSR Congress Party,” Subba Reddy stated in a press release. He further criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s claims of animal fat being used in the laddu preparation as “malicious.”
An SIT (Special Investigation Team) is currently investigating the matter, and Subba Reddy has pledged his full cooperation. However, he cautioned against premature conclusions and urged the media to refrain from spreading unverified information before the completion of scientific analysis.
“Selective leaks to the media before the SIT concludes its probe are dangerous and misleading,” he warned. “The investigation must be allowed to run its course, and the SIT must base its findings on scientific evidence, not rumors.”
Subba Reddy also pointed out inconsistencies in the allegations, noting the initial claims of vegetable fat being mixed with ghee which later changed to allegations of animal fat, even as laboratory tests were supposedly underway. He questioned whether the SIT had officially confirmed the presence of animal fat.
He concluded by emphasizing the sensitivity of the issue, given the deep religious faith associated with the Tirumala temple and its iconic laddus. He appealed for responsible reporting and warned against politically motivated misinformation that could damage the sanctity of Tirumala and unfairly target the YSR Congress Party. The SIT investigation remains ongoing.
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