Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu accused the current government, led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, of using animal fat and substandard ingredients in the preparation of Tirupati laddus.

The iconic Srivari laddu from Tirupati temple is embroiled in controversy due to allegations of containing beef tallow, lard, and fish oil in its ghee

In a social media update on Friday night, the TTD, which oversees the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Tirumala, affirmed that the divinity and purity of the Srivari Laddu are now completely intact.

This comes after Naidu and the TDP alleged that during the previous YSRCP government, ingredients such as beef tallow, lard, and fish oil were used in the preparation of Tirumala laddus.

The controversy over the 'prasadam' erupted after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu claimed on September 18 that under Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's government, animal fat and substandard ingredients were used in the preparation of Tirupati laddus.

AR Dairy, the Tamil Nadu-based company which supplied ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati temple, denied allegations of any animal fat being present.

A controversy has emerged over the alleged use of substandard ingredients and animal fat in Tirupati laddu preparation. The Telugu Desam Party claims a Gujarat lab confirmed the presence of beef tallow,

The recent political row in Andhra Pradesh has brought beef tallow into the spotlight. Former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has alleged that animal fat, including beef tallow, was used in the sac

Beef Tallow is made by removing, simmering and clarifying the fatty tissue of beef. Beef tallow is typically used for cooking at high temperatures such as deep frying and roasting. Lard has now been replaced by vegetable oil in most kitchens. Lard is a semi-solid white fat product obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of a pig.

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.

This is diversionary politics. People are expressing their anger at hundred days of Naidu’s rule, asking what happened to their ‘super six’ (poll promises). To divert people's attention, this story has been concocted.