Tirupati laddu controversy LIVE: Amidst the raging controversy over allegations of the presence of “animal fat” in the laddoos served as 'prasadam' at Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh, the Centre has sought a report from the Andhra Pradesh government.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reported that he discussed the matter with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, requesting a comprehensive report

VIJAYAWADA/TIRUPATI: The TDP-led govt in Andhra Pradesh on Friday sought a detailed report from Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) on the alleged us.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has accused the previous YSR Congress-led government of procuring adulterated ghee for the famous Tirupati laddus, affecting their sacredness. Naidu claims the sentiments of devotees were hurt.

Amid the ongoing controversy over adulteration of Ghee used in Tirupati laddus, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has accused the earlier YSRCP government of desecrating Tirumala, the abode of revered Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple. Further, the state government has initiated the steps to sanitise the temple.

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu also asserted that pure ghee was now being used and everything had been sanitised at the Tirupati temple

Chandrababu Naidu had alleged that animal fat was used for making Tirupati laddus during the previous government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy

On Friday, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) reported finding 'lard' (pig fat) and other impurities in ghee, based on a lab report.

At the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, which sees an average daily footfall of over 60,000, laddoo is offered as prasadam. A recent lab report revealed the presence of animal fat in it,

YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is under fire over allegations of adulterated Tirupati laddus, on Friday called the Telugu Desam Party charges "atrocious" and accused the ruling party of using faith for politics.