Das expressed outrage over the alleged discovery of animal fat in ghee used to prepare ‘prasad’ (laddoos) of Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in AP’s Tirupati temple.

Union health minister JP Nadda sought a report on Tirupati temple laddus row from Andhra Pradesh government and promised suitable action after examining it.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu kicked up a row recently, accusing the previous regime of using poor quality ingredients and ghee adulterated with animal fat for producing the sweet

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams prepares over 3.5 lakh laddus daily for devotees visiting the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple. This iconic mahaprasa

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams executive officer says four ghee samples were sent to a testing lab on July 6 and July 12 this year

Amul's statement comes amid allegations from the TDP regarding the use of “animal fat” in Tirupati laddus during the previous YSRCP government's tenure.

Executive Officer J Syamala Rao said that the contractors were also warned of stringent action if they supply adulterated and low-quality ghee.

That ghee sample cannot be from A R Dairy Food Private Limited, that is our stand,” the head of quality control department at A R Dairy Food told The Indian Express.