The situation escalated when the TTD confirmed lab results backing claims that animal fat, including lard (pig fat), had been found in the ghee used for the laddoos.

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Saturday took potshots at Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan over his demand for the formation of a ‘Sanatan Dharma Rakshana Board’ and said that his

The controversy surrounding the ghee used in making laddoos at Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati Temple has escalated into a public spat between actor-politician Pawan Kalyan and actor Prakash Raj.

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera on Saturday took potshots at Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan over his demand for the formation of a ‘Sanatan Dharma Rakshana Board’ and said that his old statements on beef are enough to expose his duplicity on matters of faith.

Pawan Kalyan expressed shock over the alleged adulteration of the Tirupati Laddu prasadam. He questioned how such low-quality ghee was sourced, stating that devotees had complained about the prasadam's unusual taste and smell.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday urged for the constitution of a 'Sanatana Dharma Rakshana Board' to look into issues related to temples across the country. In a post on X,