The ongoing Tirumala Laddu Controversy has even reached the Supreme Court. It remains a hot topic across the nation as it is deeply related to the sentiments of millions of Hindus.
YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy claims that the issue is entirely politically driven and shared certain events that occurred before Chandrababu Naidu made the controversial statement about the laddu.
In an interview with The Indian Express, Gurumoorthy said, "It is politically motivated, and there is no truth to the allegations. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Board comprises prominent individuals from various states and has sub-committees to oversee procurement, purchases, and other issues. The board, in consultation with these panels, decides on the agency to procure ingredients through a tender process."
He also shared, "Around 37 political murders have taken place since Naidu came to power. Over 900 properties of YSRCP leaders were demolished, and 2,000 families who supported the party have left the state. Officials, too, are being harassed and are facing false cases. More than 70 TTD employees received notices from the NDA government (over alleged corruption), and since no outcome resulted from that, they resorted to 'laddu politics.'"
When asked why Naidu might have fabricated this issue, Gurumoorthy stated, "Since the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) came to power in June, there has been no development. Even Naidu’s ‘Super Six’ guarantees have not been implemented, and his government has not yet tabled a Budget as they are focused on ‘revenge politics.’ Naidu sought to create a narrative to conceal his government’s failures. They used God for their selfish motives."
The hearings on the Tirumala Laddu issue in the Supreme Court are scheduled for October 3rd. The Supreme Court has already raised several questions for Chandrababu Naidu. National media outlets also report that it is a disgrace for Naidu to face such a challenge from the Supreme Court. We will have to see what lies ahead.
