Archive · 31 Jan 2026
CBI finds no animal fat in Tirupati laddus
The CBI investigated the Tirupati laddus and found no animal fat like beef tallow or lard.
Instead, they found that the ghee used was artificially made from palm oils.
The allegations were made by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and his deputy Pawan Kalyan in 2024.
The YSRCP accuses the TDP of spreading political propaganda and hurting Hindu sentiments.
The TDP, however, says there were lapses during the YSRCP government.
The Supreme Court ordered a scientific probe, and the CBI filed its final chargesheet on January 23, 2024.
The YSRCP demands an apology from the TDP leaders for their claims.
The TTD chairman alleged a massive ghee adulteration scam during the YSRCP rule, involving harmful chemicals and worth Rs 250 crore.
He accused the previous government of awarding tenders to ineligible firms and demanded a thorough investigation and apology from the YSRCP leadership.
CBI found no beef tallow or lard in Tirupati laddus made between 2019-2024.
Allegations of animal fat in laddus were made by Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and deputy Pawan Kalyan in 2024.
CBI filed final chargesheet on January 23, 2024, in Nellore court, revealing adulterated ghee made from palm oils.
Supreme Court intervened in October 2024, leading to CBI investigation after allegations sparked debate.
YSRCP accuses TDP of spreading political propaganda and hurting Hindu sentiments, demands an apology.
- Who
- CBI, YSRCP, TDP, N Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, YV Subba Reddy, Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, B R Naidu, TTD
- What
- Investigation into Tirupati laddu adulteration and political propaganda allegations
- When
- Chargesheet filed on January 23, 2024; allegations made in 2024; Supreme Court intervention in October 2024
- Where
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- Allegations of animal fat in laddus and political propaganda
- Location
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Allegation
- Animal fat in laddus
- Investigation Agency
- CBI
- Chargesheet Filed
- January 23, 2024
- Time Period Investigated
- 2019-2024
- Key Figures
- N Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, YV Subba Reddy, Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, B R Naidu
- Court
- Anti-Corruption Bureau court, Nellore
- Adulteration Found
- Artificially produced ghee using palm kernel oil, palm oil, and palm stearin
- Quantity of Adulterated Ghee
- 60 lakh kilograms
- Value of Adulterated Ghee
- Rs 250 crore
- Number of Laddus Prepared
- 20 crore
Sources
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