In a press conference on Thursday, TDP spokesperson Anam Venkata Ramana Reddy displayed the purported lab report which apparently confirmed the presence of “beef tallow”, "lard" (relating to pig fat) and fish oil in the given ghee sample.

A political storm erupts in Andhra Pradesh as TDP alleges the presence of 'beef tallow' and 'lard' in Tirupati laddus, based on a controversial lab report. The claims, made by N. Chandrababu Naidu, raise serious questions about ingredient quality and have prompted calls for an investigation.

Amul has denied supplying ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) following social media rumours. The company clarified that their ghee is made from high-quality milk in ISO-certified facilities.

According to reports, beef tallow has been traditionally used during cooking, candle-making and even as a lubricant.

In the midst of a simmering controversy, the iconic Srivari Laddoo, a symbol of sanctity from the famous Tirupati temple, has unexpectedly taken center stage. The Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanams (TTD) proudly holds a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for its iconic laddoo,

Jagadguru Shankaracharya Pragyananand Saraswati Maharaj on Friday demanded severe punishment for YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and that the former Andhra CM be handed over to the public for insulting the beliefs of Hindus and assaulting the Sanatan Dharma.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that there was a usage of “animal fat” instead of ghee in the laddus offered at Tirupati shrine.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has claimed that a key ingredient used to prepare the laddus given as 'prasadam' in the revered Sri Venkateswara temple contains animal fats and fish oil.

While YSRCP accused Chandrababu Naidu of indulging in “heinous allegations” and TDP circulated the lab report to back the claim.