The government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to establish a committee to uncover those responsible for the alleged adulteration of Tirupati temple laddu. This decision was made during a state Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Finance Minister Sri Payyavula Keshav announced that the Cabinet extensively reviewed the Special Investigation Team’s report on the matter.
A short-term administrative committee will be set up to conduct a thorough review and identify the masterminds behind the adulteration. The government expressed strong concern over the adulteration of ghee used in making the sacred laddu and assured strict action against all individuals implicated in the report.
The Cabinet dedicated three hours to discussing the issue of ghee adulteration, emphasizing the government’s responsibility to safeguard the sanctity of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). The investigation into the adulteration was carried out by the SIT under CBI supervision, following orders from the Supreme Court of India.
The state government received two documents from the SIT: a chargesheet already filed in court and an 11-page confidential report sent exclusively to the government. The report highlighted serious irregularities in ghee supply, including tender condition relaxations, quality defects, and submission of false documents.
