Tirupati laddu row: Jagan Mohan Reddy writes to PM Modi, wants CM Naidu to be reprimanded for spreading ‘lies’
In a letter addressed to PM Modi, Mr. Reddy alleged that CM Naidu has stooped so low as to hurt the beliefs of crores of people purely for political objectives.
by PTI · The HinduDubbing the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister as a “habitual liar”, YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday (September 22, 2024) sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention into the Tirupati laddu adulteration issue and that Chandrababu Naidu be reprimanded.
In a letter addressed to PM Modi, Mr. Reddy alleged that CM Naidu has stooped so low as to hurt the beliefs of crores of people purely for political objectives.
Detailing the process undertaken at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) the custodian of the super-rich shrine of Sri Venkateswara Swamy for accepting ghee, in an eight page letter, Mr. Reddy alleged that Naidu’s actions lowered not only the stature of CM but also that of everyone in public life, the sanctity of TTD and its practices.
“Sir, the entire country looks to you at this crucial juncture. It is very imperative that Mr Naidu be reprimanded in the severest way for his shameless act of spreading lies and the truth be brought to light. Sir, this would help allay the suspicions that Mr Naidu has created in the minds of crores of Hindu devotees and restore their faith in sanctity of TTD,” Mr. Reddy wrote in his letter.
Explaining the sequence of events, he said it is crucial to note that the ghee allegedly adulterated was rejected and not allowed to enter the premises of TTD. However, Naidu with malafide intention raised the issue at a political party meeting on September 18.
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Published - September 22, 2024 04:44 pm IST