YSR Congress Party leader Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that during N. Chandrababu Naidu’s tenure as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, irregularities occurred in the supply of adulterated ghee for Tirupati laddu preparation. He claimed that companies linked to Naidu received benefits through questionable practices, including inflated supply contracts. Reddy accused Naidu of trying to shift blame onto political rivals for the alleged corruption.
In a press conference, Jagan Mohan Reddy detailed a purported nexus involving Heritage Foods and Indapur Dairy and Foods Private Limited. He asserted that Heritage Foods changed its operational status to benefit from supply contracts at significantly higher rates after the involvement of Indapur Dairy came to light. Reddy also claimed that under the Telugu Desam Party government, rejected tankers were accepted, disqualifications were reversed, and favored companies were allegedly supported in the supply chain.
According to Jagan Mohan Reddy, the issue of irregularities in ghee supply during the TDP government’s rule, as highlighted in the CBI charge sheet, is at the core of the Tirupati laddu controversy. He criticized Chandrababu Naidu for allegedly evading responsibility and misleading the public on the matter. Reddy emphasized that the corruption allegations and lack of transparency in the ghee supply chain were significant concerns.
Commenting on the Andhra Pradesh Budget for 2026–27, Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the lack of transparency and alignment between budget estimates and actual expenditure needs. He raised doubts about the state’s economic growth translating into tangible benefits for the populace, citing discrepancies in per capita income figures. Reddy also accused the government of neglecting key sectors and failing to fulfill promises made to various segments of society.
